A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German sterling silver presentation ornaments in the form of birds; part of our ornamental silverware collection

These magnificent antique sterling silver presentation/table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of birds perched on branches.

Each silver bird is ornamented with embossed and chased decoration, reproducing the details of the anatomical features and feathers.

The branches are embellished with fine embossed and chased features replicating the natural bark and annual growth rings.

The organic textured bases of the silver models stand to the original mahogany wood turned bases.

The hallmarks struck to each base of these exceptional table ornaments include:

Maker's mark: n (L. Neresheuner & Co)

Importer's mark: BHM (Berthold Hermann Muller)

Import mark: London, England

Silver quality/purity mark: 925 (.925 sterling, 925/1000)

Date mark: k (1925)

Additional mark: Hanau marks

These magnificent presentation silver models are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.

These sterling silver presentation birds are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The chased and embossed decoration is very sharp.

Full import hallmarks and Hanau hallmarks struck to the base of each model are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these antique figurines.

Length 10.4cm/4.1"

Diameter 9.3cm/3.7"

Height 24.3cm/9.6"

Height of model 19.8cm/7.8"

23.8 troy ounces/740g (excluding wood plinths)

Date: 1925

Origin: Hanau, Germany

Maker: L. Neresheuner & Co