Groupe de sept oiseaux en argent, Allemagne, XXème siècle

comprenant un chevalier combattant (haut. 12 cm), une bécasse (11 cm), un grand pingouin (12,5 cm), un dindon (12 cm), un pélican (9,5 cm), un canard (17 cm) et une oie (16 cm) 

Ruff: stamped Neresheimer + 13 + 2 other marks - silver-gilt - forming salt cellar - detachable head Woodcock - stamped Neresheimer + 13 + 1 other mark on tail and head rim - silver- detachable head - mobile wings Penguin: stamped Neresheimer + 2 other marks - parcel-gilt - forming salt cellar Turkey - stamped Neresheimer + 13 + 1 other mark - silver-gilt Pelican: stamped with 2 marks under one foot - formin salt cellar In overall good condition Duck: stamped with 3 marks: MS, a star ; 2 keys crossed and letter B - silver-gilt Goose: stamped 13 + SJL conjoined under the body - parcel-gilt - forming a box In overall good condition
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