A large German silver eagle as a drinking game, probably Hanau, circa 1890
Silver. Firmly mounted on a heavy stone base. A large eagle in a stoop, seizing its prey, a small bird. The eagle's wings outstretched. The plumage worked in great detail. The head removable, the interior gilt. Interior of the head hallmarked with a crescent moon, crown and mark of fineness "800". Dimensions of eagle approx. 55 x 97 x 42 cm, total height 66 cm. Total weight: 21.14 kg (including pedestal, eagle permanently mounted). Exquisitely worked example. Please note: self-collection or a shipping quote should be obtained prior to bidding.
Condition: I - II
Keywords: Greifvogel, Falke, Silbertier, Trinkspiel
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Silver. Firmly mounted on a heavy stone base. A large eagle in a stoop, seizing its prey, a small bird. The eagle's wings outstretched. The plumage worked in great detail. The head removable, the interior gilt. Interior of the head hallmarked with a crescent moon, crown and mark of fineness "800". Dimensions of eagle approx. 55 x 97 x 42 cm, total height 66 cm. Total weight: 21.14 kg (including pedestal, eagle permanently mounted). Exquisitely worked example. Please note: self-collection or a shipping quote should be obtained prior to bidding.
Condition: I - II
Keywords: Greifvogel, Falke, Silbertier, Trinkspiel
Reserve
Time, Location
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