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MARK OF GERB. DINGELDEIN, HANAU, CIRCA 1900
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A GERMAN SILVER SWAN-FORM NAUTILUS CUP
MARK OF GERB. DINGELDEIN, HANAU, CIRCA 1900
In the form of a swan, on circular base chased with reeds and aquatic life and set with colored stones, the nautilus shell enclosed by strapwork, with glass-set silver neck and head, the silver wings and tail forming a hinged cover; together with an Austrian silver-mounted nautilus shell, 19th century, in the early 17th century style, on an oval domed base, the stem formed as a triton, the shell with ink-engraved mermaid, triton and dragons among reeds, the shell enclosed by strapwork, the finial formed as a putto riding a dolphin, the shell broken, marked on base
The first 13½ in. (34.2 cm.) high; the second 12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high (2)
MARK OF GERB. DINGELDEIN, HANAU, CIRCA 1900
In the form of a swan, on circular base chased with reeds and aquatic life and set with colored stones, the nautilus shell enclosed by strapwork, with glass-set silver neck and head, the silver wings and tail forming a hinged cover; together with an Austrian silver-mounted nautilus shell, 19th century, in the early 17th century style, on an oval domed base, the stem formed as a triton, the shell with ink-engraved mermaid, triton and dragons among reeds, the shell enclosed by strapwork, the finial formed as a putto riding a dolphin, the shell broken, marked on base
The first 13½ in. (34.2 cm.) high; the second 12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high (2)