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Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

Antique Silver Animals

Most silversmiths designed antique silver animals to look as realistic as possible. Most of the silver animals created were from after the 1880s, and any piece from before the 1900s is quite rare. There are two ways of making silver animal figurines. The first is hallow, created from silver sheet, and the second type is cast. Their value is determined by the aesthetic, crisp detail, no damage, and clear hallmarks. At Nelson & Nelson, we handpick each item in our antique shop and take pride in the quality of the antique silver animals we have for collectors to purchase. Look around our store in New York City or our website for that special antique.

Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals (9)


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Pair of Antique German Silver Game Bird Spice Boxes C 1899
BY440

Pair of German silver figural spice boxes. Imported to England by Berthold Hermann Muller in Chester in 1899. Each: Round heavyset body with stubby wings and tucked-down tail. Head detachable with beady eyes and short beak. Dense and imbricated plumage. Scaly talons. One bird has hinged wings. German maker's marks and English import marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions (taller): 7 1/2 x L 8 x W 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 25.4 troy ounces. #BY440

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
Pair of Antique Dutch Silver Pheasant Bird Spice Boxes
BY008

Pair of Dutch 833 silver figural spice boxes, 1925. Pheasants with dense imbricated feathers, beady glass eyes, tapering tail, and sharp beak. The rooster is mid-stride with head raised. The hen pecks with firmly planted talons. Heads detachable. Marks include maker’s stamp (N2) and 1925 date letter. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: Rooster: H 6 1/2 x L 14 x W 2 5/8 in. Hen: H 4 x L 12 3/4 x W 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 14.7 troy ounces. #BY008

Sale Price: $2,800.00
Listed Price $4,000.00
Pair of Antique European Sterling Silver Game Bird Spice Boxes
BX931

Pair of European sterling silver figural spice boxes, ca 1920. Game birds standing on stiff legs with splayed talons. Erect heads, pointed beaks, and stupid but observant brown glass eyes. Wings tucked close to body. One has long pointed tail. The other has wide and raised tail. Heads detachable and pierced.

Both marked “Sterling”. Good condition. One has horizontal tail crease.

Dimensions: First: H 4 1/2 x L 8 x W 2 in. Second: H 4 1/4 x L 6 1/4 x W 2 in. Total weight: 8.4 troy ounces.... Click for details

Sale Price: $665.00
Listed Price $950.00
Large Antique Dutch Silver Cow Creamer
BX771

Large Dutch silver cow creamer, 1910. A sweet beast with stocky body on slender legs and delicate hoofs. Head quizzically turned to side with flexed ears, sharp horns, red cabochon glass eyes, and gaping mouth spout. Flicked back tail handle and hinged back cover. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x L 10 3/8 x W 3 3/8 in. Weight: 19.5 troy ounces. #BX771

Sale Price: $3,850.00
Listed Price $5,500.00
Set of 6 Gorham Edwardian Classical Silver Figural Swan Nut Dishes
BX806

Set of 6 Edwardian Classical sterling silver figural nut dishes. Made by William B. Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, ca 1910. Each: Ovoid bowl with irregular rim and s-scroll neck terminating in tapering bill. Chased imbricated leaves. A graceful flock for the next dinner party. Fully marked including Durgin and Gorham stamps and no. 34. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x L 3 3/4 x W 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 8 troy ounces. #BX806

Sale Price: $2,450.00
Listed Price $3,500.00
Pair of Antique European Silver Figural Swan Bird Bowls
BX909

Pair of European 900 silver figural bird bowls, ca 1900. Each: Swan with plumy wings and tail and ringed s-scroll neck with graceful head terminating in long and closed bill. Hollow gilt-washed interior for holding treats. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x L 6 1/2 x W 3 7/8 in. Heavy total weight: 26 troy ounces. #BX909

Sale Price: $2,275.00
Listed Price $3,250.00
European Japonesque Silver Spice Box in Form of Articulated Fish
BS513

European silver fish-form spice box, 19th century. Hinged head and lower mouth, and faceted red eyes. Articulated and scalloped wide body, and hinged fins and tail. Loose-mounted ring. Unmarked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 1 5/8 x L 3 1/8 x D 1 7/8 in. #BS513

Sale Price: $665.00
Listed Price $950.00
Antique German Silver Figural Swan Bird Centerpiece Bowl
BV886

Turn-of-the-century German 800 silver swan. A big bird with scrolled neck terminating in closed bill and erect tail feathers. Finely chased engraved feathers and hinged plumy wings that can be opened to suggest flight. A fabulous centerpiece with capacious oval well for flowers or treats. Marked with Hanau maker’s stamp Georg Roth. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 13 x L 17 3/8 x W 8 in. Wingspan: 21 3/4 in. Weight: 56.5 troy ounces. #BV886

Sale Price: $8,775.00
Listed Price $13,500.00
Large Antique German Silver Perched Bird Spice Box
BW899

Large turn-of-the-century German 800 silver figural spice box. A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 3/4 x L 8 1/2 x W 7 in. Weight: 27 troy ounces. #BW899

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
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