Groupe de quatre grands oiseaux en argent et vermeil, Allemagne, XXème siècle, une cigogne par Neresheimer à Hanau

comprenant deux cigognes (haut. 29 et 24 cm), une autruche (22,5 cm) et un marabout (27,5 cm)

-the largest stork - parcel-gilt - detachable head - stamped on head rim N, Maker with 2 crossed keys -the other stork - parcel-gilt - stamped Neresheimer and 13 under a paw - the ostrich - silver-gilt - detachable head and mobile wings - glass eyes possibly missing stamped R crowned, a fleur-de-lys and a lion under the terrace - the marabout - parcel-gilt - detachable head - 2 marks on the enck including one with 2 crossed keys
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