Description: A very beautiful Antique George V solid sterling silver novelty table cast model of a sparrow, detailed with engraved feather decoration across its body, wings, neck and head, standing in a natural standing position, with a pair of feet with claws finely sculpted and appear to the grasping a small branch. The protruding tail of the bird is hallmarked with foreign hallmarks to one side probably originally from Germany and the other with Import hallmarks for Berthold Hermann Muller, London and dated for 1922. The cast bird is of a large size, made with an excellent thick gauge of solid sterling silver and weighs an impressive 137 grams. A gorgeous example of outstanding detailing, which would make a superb addition to anyones collection. A fine clean example.
Makers, Assay office and date hallmark: Berthold Hermann Muller (Registered January 1912), London and 1922
Measurements: Height 13 cm, Length 10 cm and width of body 4 cm
Condition report: Excellent clean condition for its 104 years of age with no dents, dings, holes, splits or repairs. The all over detailing is in lovely unworn condition with no issues. Stands perfectly well on display with no wobble and in feet in perfect order with no missing pieces or repairs. The tail is hallmarked with foreign and English solid sterling silver hallmarks which are all in very crisp and readable condition with no wear issues at all. Overall a gorgeous example of outstanding workmanship which is ready to be added to your collection. A very fine clean example.
All my items listed are well cleaned before listing. Any strange marks/shadows in pictures are reflections not damage.
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Postage/Shipping
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