A silver-mounted ostrich egg cup and cover, probably Germany, circa 1890, with London import marks for 1903
Auction Closed
October 12, 05:41 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A silver-mounted ostrich egg cup and cover, probably Germany, circa 1890, with London import marks for 1903
in the form of an ostrich with an eggshell as the body and cover, the neck, legs, and plumage realistically chased, with a lift-off cover studded below with coloured cabochons
height 19 1/1⁄16 in.; 48.5 cm.
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Grande autruche formée d'un oeuf d'autruche monté en argent, probablement Allemagne, vers 1890, poinçons d'importation de Londres, 1903
le cou, les pattes et le plumage ciselés au naturel, le couvercle amovible, le bord de la coupe serti de cabochons colorés
height 19 1/1⁄16 in.; 48.5 cm.
Sotheby's Paris, 30 October 2008, lot 114
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Sotheby's Paris, 30 octobre 2008, lot 114
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