A MASSIVE GERMAN SILVER TABLE NEF, PSEUDO MARKS, HANAU, CIRCA 1880

A MASSIVE GERMAN SILVER TABLE NEF, PSEUDO MARKS, HANAU, CIRCA 1880

realistically modelled in two parts; the upper deck applied with numerous soldiers around a deck-house and central tower, fully rigged with two masts and set sails, resting on four dolphin feet; the hull chased with windows around central armorials, applied with several protruding canons, a bow-spit with anchor, and a stylised fish-head rudder, on four foliate pierced wheels
67cm. high and 73cm. long,
5719gr., 183oz. 18dwt.

Condition Report:
Marked to bow with pseudo continental marks. A couple of the figures with missing weapons. Generally very good condition for age and delicacy of object.

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