MAKER'S MARK OF NERESHEIMER, HANAU, CIRCA 1870
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED OSTRICH-EGG CUP AND COVER
Maker's mark of Neresheimer, Hanau, circa 1870
On slightly-domed oval base chased with grasses and rocks, the foot rim formed as acanthus leaves with a rope-twist border, the body formed of an ostrich egg with detachable cover, the bird's legs, wings, tail, neck and head realistically chased, the cover applied with a band of stylized leaves, marked on base
15in. (40cm.) high
Maker's mark of Neresheimer, Hanau, circa 1870
On slightly-domed oval base chased with grasses and rocks, the foot rim formed as acanthus leaves with a rope-twist border, the body formed of an ostrich egg with detachable cover, the bird's legs, wings, tail, neck and head realistically chased, the cover applied with a band of stylized leaves, marked on base
15in. (40cm.) high