Antique Hanau Silver Swan Bowl With Articulated Wings

Description

Antique gorgeous and rare centerpiece (jardinere/bowl)
in the shape of a swan with articulated wings that lift up as shown … more Antique gorgeous and rare centerpiece (jardinere/bowl)
in the shape of a swan with articulated wings that lift up as shown in the photos
in solid silver tested as silver above 800 (it would look like sterling)

Hallmarked with the pseudo marks of Hanau - Germany
Edwardian period between 1900 and 1910
with crowned lion passerby
by Neresheimer & Sohne

these swans were mainly produced by Neresheimer & Sohne and Georg Roth &Co.
2 of the hallmarks were used by both between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th
the third was adopted only by Neresheimer & Sohne

measures 16h x 19 x 8 cm
weight 268.8 g

In excellent condition for its age with minimal signs of aging at the base

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