Lot 213
  • 213

A German Silver Prize Centerpiece, J.H. Werner, Berlin, circa 1890

Estimate
7,500 - 8,500 USD
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Description

  • signed J.H. Werner, Berlin W

  • silver
  • length 19 3/4 in.
  • 50cm
in the form of an openwork rococo basket, raised on hair paw feet, the sides centered by inscribed cartouches, the ends mounted with large 12-pointed stags' heads encircled by oak garlands, removable plated liner

Condition

good condition
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Catalogue Note

The inscriptions read: "Graf Friedrich Wilhelm Furstenstein, Graf Alexender Furstenstein, Graf Friedrich von der Asseburg, Richard von Flemming." and "Viktor Herzog von Ratibor, Furst von Corvey, in Vankbarkeit und Freundschaft, Zur Freundlichen Erinnerung, Waidmannscheil."