Pair of Sterling Silver Pheasants

Description:

Pair of Sterling Silver Pheasants, early to mid-20th century, bearing London import marks for 1964-65, retailer "JMR," each with its wings outstretched, applied glass eyes, and long extended tail, lg. of each 18 in., approx. 54.5 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Each tail with various areas bent slightly out of alignment, each also with evidence of professional restoration (probably re-straightening) to areas of wings. Each sit well, one with raised tail rocks very slightly.


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