Pair of German .800 Silver Pheasants

Description:

Pair of German .800 Silver Pheasants, Hanau, early 20th century, bearing pseudo marks possibly for Karl Kurtz, each with removable heads and articulated wings, lg. 20 in., approx. 48.7 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Each with outmost feathers to tail bent slightly. One with a slightly bent talon (still stands well) and with a feather to head bent slightly up (unobtrusive).


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