Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

Fine quality German 800 silver animal figure, ca 1920. A horse with flowing mane, erect ears, and flying tail stands midstride on slender legs and daintily placed hoofs. Fully marked including stamp for Hanau maker JD Schleissner & Söhne. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 3/4 x L 10 1/2 x W 2 in. Heavy weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BX316

Pair of German 800 silver peacocks, ca 1910. Each: Upright neck and small graceful head supporting a foppish crest. Scaly talons. Ovoid body with dense imbricated feathers and dramatic tail downed and concave for holding treats. Gorgeous but aloof centerpieces for a sophisticated dinner party. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions (taller): H 5 3/4 x L 11 1/2 x W 5 3/4 in. Total weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BX083

Turn-of-the-century German 800 silver swan. A big bird glides along with paddling webbed feet. Graceful scrolled neck terminating in flat bill. Imbricated plumage with erect fluffy wings and spread tail. Hollow body holds treats or bottle. Marks include Hanau maker’s stamp Gebrüder Dingeldein. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 13 x L 16 x W 7 1/2 in. Weight: 53 troy ounces. #BV885

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

Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120