European Silver Combination Centrepiece Sugar Box and Salt - Antique Circa 1890

This exceptional and rare antique cast European silver combination centrepiece sugar box and salt is realistically modelled in the form of a seated horned-goat.

The silver centrepiece/box has been embellished with fine details reproducing the goat's fur and anatomical features.

This exceptional antique silver sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover.

The centrepiece is further fitted with a secondary cover to the back, allowing access to a shallow compartment.

This hinged cover is embellished with an impressive cast putto figure playing a drum; this design incorporates a round link chain around the putto's neck and conjoined to the drums rope twist cables.

This exceptional three-dimensional ornament/box is fitted to an oval rounded base, embellished with impressive chased egg and oval bead decoration, in addition to terrain style designs to the upper plateau.

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Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark

This antique silver centrepiece and sugar box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The pseudo hallmarks to the surface of the base are have wear in keeping with age and location; the date and continental origin can be determined by the composition and decoration.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this European silverware.

Length 25cm/9.84"

Width 15cm/5.91"

Height 21.7cm/8.54"

37.3 troy ounces/1158.6g