German Silver and Glass Swan Dish / Centrepiece - Antique Circa 1910

This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver centrepiece / dish has been realistically modelled in the form of a swan.

The body of the dish has been embellished with embossed and chased decoration reproducing the fine details of the swan's plumage and anatomical features.

The centrepiece is fitted with the original frosted glass liner; the shape of the glass parallels the swan's wings.

The interior of the silver and glass dish retains the original gilding.

Such dishes with paralleling-shaped glass liners are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

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Maker: Unknown

This antique swan centrepiece dish is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique glassware.

Length 18.4cm/7.24"

Width 10.6cm/4.17"

Height 16.7cm/6.57"

12.9 troy ounces/401.4g (excluding glass liner)