German .835 Silver Sleigh-form Centerpiece

Description:

German .835 Silver Sleigh-form Centerpiece, Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, Neresheimer & Söhne, maker, bearing later Dutch import marks, the sleigh with a putto terminal figure blowing a horn, on two scrolled runners with neoclassical swags and urns, ht. 16, lg. 21 in., approx. 119.4 troy oz.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Break and loss to small element mounted to the top of the scrolled runners at the front of the piece. Scattered minor surface abrasions, wear to surface, otherwise in good overall condition.


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