A GERMAN SILVER OSTRICH CUP AND COVER, struck with prestige marks, late 19th Century, on flat topped raised circular base chased with fruit and flowering foliage, the standing bird on naturalistic ground, with copper body replacing egg, applied with scrolled tail feathers and closed wing, with chained silver mounted detachable ostrich egg cover (cracked), with silver neck and head--19in. (48.3cm.) high