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ANTIQUE SILVER ANIMALS

We offer a fine range of antique sterling silver animal models. All of our antique silver animals can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. You may also be interested in Antique Silver Collectables.

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A handsome Antique Sterling Silver cast model of a Terrier dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. This beautiful antique silver dog model was made by Andrew Barrett of London in 1911. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver dog  are height 6 cms (2.25 inches), length 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 92g (3 troy ounces).

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A handsome Antique Sterling Silver cast model of a Terrier dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. This beautiful antique silver dog model was made by Andrew Barrett of London in 1911. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver dog are height 6 cms (2.25 inches), length 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 92g (3 troy ounces).

£475

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A very handsome cast Sterling Silver model of a  pheasant, showing a male bird in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers, all mounted on a green Connemara marble base. This beautiful cast silver pheasant model bird was made by A. E. Jones of Birmingham in 1968. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast silver pheasant 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height 10 cms (4 inches), with an aprrox. weight of 250g (8 troy ounces.

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A very handsome cast Sterling Silver model of a pheasant, showing a male bird in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers, all mounted on a green Connemara marble base. This beautiful cast silver pheasant model bird was made by A. E. Jones of Birmingham in 1968. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast silver pheasant 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height 10 cms (4 inches), with an aprrox. weight of 250g (8 troy ounces.

£575

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver cast model of a bird originally made by Berthold Muller and carrying import marks for London 1897. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver bird model are height 10 cms (4 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 109g (3.5 troy ounces).

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver cast model of a bird originally made by Berthold Muller and carrying import marks for London 1897. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver bird model are height 10 cms (4 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 109g (3.5 troy ounces).

£785

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A large cast 800 Standard Silver model of a Doberman Pinscher dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. Made in Europe in ca. 1930. The dimensions of this fine hand-made 800 standard silver Doberman Pinscher dog model are height 17 cms (6.75 inches), length 19 cms (7.5 inches), width 5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 430g (13.9 troy ounces).

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A large cast 800 Standard Silver model of a Doberman Pinscher dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. Made in Europe in ca. 1930. The dimensions of this fine hand-made 800 standard silver Doberman Pinscher dog model are height 17 cms (6.75 inches), length 19 cms (7.5 inches), width 5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 430g (13.9 troy ounces).

£1,285

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by I. Freeman of London in 1974. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 19 cms (7.5 inches), spread across wings 12 cms (4.75 inches), height of male bird to top of head 9 cms (3.5 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 320g (10.3 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by I. Freeman of London in 1974. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 19 cms (7.5 inches), spread across wings 12 cms (4.75 inches), height of male bird to top of head 9 cms (3.5 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 320g (10.3 troy ounces).

£1,795

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A very handsome Sterling Silver large pair of cast fighting cock cockerels or roosters, showing two male birds in realistic fighting poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by Francis Higgins of London in 1936. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver fighting roosters or cockerel cocks are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), height 27 cms (10.75 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 1,240g (40 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver large pair of cast fighting cock cockerels or roosters, showing two male birds in realistic fighting poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by Francis Higgins of London in 1936. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver fighting roosters or cockerel cocks are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), height 27 cms (10.75 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 1,240g (40 troy ounces).

£5,275

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A handsome Sterling Silver solid cast model of a partridge bird, in a pose and having realistically hand-chased feathers. This elegant silver partridge model was made by Robert Comyns of London in 1971. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver partridge model are height 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), length 7.5 cms (3 inches), width 3 cms (1.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 51g (1.6 troy ounces).

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A handsome Sterling Silver solid cast model of a partridge bird, in a pose and having realistically hand-chased feathers. This elegant silver partridge model was made by Robert Comyns of London in 1971. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver partridge model are height 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), length 7.5 cms (3 inches), width 3 cms (1.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 51g (1.6 troy ounces).

£375

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A Continental 800 standard cast Silver model of a lapwing, having realistically hand-chased feathers and body. Made in ca. 1930 having a 800 standard mark. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver lapwing bird model are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 83g (2.7 troy ounces).

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A Continental 800 standard cast Silver model of a lapwing, having realistically hand-chased feathers and body. Made in ca. 1930 having a 800 standard mark. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver lapwing bird model are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 83g (2.7 troy ounces).

£425

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A cast Sterling Silver model of a Wren bird, in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers. Made by Robert Glover of London in 1974. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast sterling silver wren model are length 6 cs (2.3 inches), height 5 cms (2 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and it weighs approx. 163g (5.25 troy ounces).

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A cast Sterling Silver model of a Wren bird, in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers. Made by Robert Glover of London in 1974. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast sterling silver wren model are length 6 cs (2.3 inches), height 5 cms (2 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and it weighs approx. 163g (5.25 troy ounces).

£475

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An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver model of a King Pheasant bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head, and cast feet. Made in ca. 1900 and imported from Continental Europe. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver King Pheasant bird model are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), length 21 cms (8 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 175g (5.6 troy ounces).

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An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver model of a King Pheasant bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head, and cast feet. Made in ca. 1900 and imported from Continental Europe. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver King Pheasant bird model are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), length 21 cms (8 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 175g (5.6 troy ounces).

£495

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A handsome Sterling Silver snipe. This beautiful  solid cast silver model of a Snipe was imported into London in 1965. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver snipe are length 10 cms (4 inches), height 7 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 105g (3.4 troy ounces).

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A handsome Sterling Silver snipe. This beautiful solid cast silver model of a Snipe was imported into London in 1965. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver snipe are length 10 cms (4 inches), height 7 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 105g (3.4 troy ounces).

£495

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A very unusual Antique Victorian Silver-Plated inkstand and model of an Ostrich, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a hinged lid with an internal blue-glass liner inkwell, and standing on a cast round rock base with six ostrich eggs. Made in ca. 1880. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver plated ostrich model and inkstand are height 15 cms (6 inches), and diameter of base 13 cms (5 inches).

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A very unusual Antique Victorian Silver-Plated inkstand and model of an Ostrich, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a hinged lid with an internal blue-glass liner inkwell, and standing on a cast round rock base with six ostrich eggs. Made in ca. 1880. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver plated ostrich model and inkstand are height 15 cms (6 inches), and diameter of base 13 cms (5 inches).

£595

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   Sterling silver fine cast model of a Herefordshire bull, made in London in 2002. Length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 5 cms (2 inches). Weight approx. 337g (10.9 troy ounces)

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Sterling silver fine cast model of a Herefordshire bull, made in London in 2002. Length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 5 cms (2 inches). Weight approx. 337g (10.9 troy ounces)

£595

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Sterling silver cast model of a standing polar bear, having realistically hand-chased fur, with fine detail. Made by Robert Comyns of London in 1989. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver polar bear are length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 160g (5.2 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver cast model of a standing polar bear, having realistically hand-chased fur, with fine detail. Made by Robert Comyns of London in 1989. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver polar bear are length 9 cms (3.5 inches), height 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 160g (5.2 troy ounces).

£595

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Sterling silver cast model of an otter, having a realistically hand-chased fur body. Made in London in 1993. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver otter model are length 10 cms (4 inches), height 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 196g (6.3 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver cast model of an otter, having a realistically hand-chased fur body. Made in London in 1993. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver otter model are length 10 cms (4 inches), height 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 196g (6.3 troy ounces).

£695

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Sterling silver pair of cast pheasants, showing two male cock birds, with realistically hand-chased feathers. Made by A.E. Jones of Birmingham in 1975. The dimensions of these sterling silver pheasants are: length of startled bird out 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height of resting bird 8 cms (3 inches), width of startled bird 10 cms (4 inches). Weight approx. 483g (15.6 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver pair of cast pheasants, showing two male cock birds, with realistically hand-chased feathers. Made by A.E. Jones of Birmingham in 1975. The dimensions of these sterling silver pheasants are: length of startled bird out 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), height of resting bird 8 cms (3 inches), width of startled bird 10 cms (4 inches). Weight approx. 483g (15.6 troy ounces).

£845

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Sterling silver snipe. A solid cast model of a Snipe made in London in 2007. The dimensions of this sterling silver snipe are length 15 cms (6 inches), height 11 cms (4.25 inches). Weight approx. 331g (10.7 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver snipe. A solid cast model of a Snipe made in London in 2007. The dimensions of this sterling silver snipe are length 15 cms (6 inches), height 11 cms (4.25 inches). Weight approx. 331g (10.7 troy ounces).

£895

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   Sterling silver hand-made cast model of a tortoise, hallmarked for London 2008. Length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 9 troy ounces (280g).

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Sterling silver hand-made cast model of a tortoise, hallmarked for London 2008. Length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 9 troy ounces (280g).

£895

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A handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a horse in a cantering pose, and fixed to a green marble base. Made by Albert Edward Jones of Birmingham in 1972. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver horse are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), and length 15 cms (6 inches).

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A handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a horse in a cantering pose, and fixed to a green marble base. Made by Albert Edward Jones of Birmingham in 1972. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver horse are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), and length 15 cms (6 inches).

£895

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Sterling silver cast model of a horse in original velvet-lined presentation box. A very fine model by the contemporary sculptress Lorne McKean (view her website at www.lornemckean.com). Hallmarked for London in 1975. The dimensions of this hand-made silver horse are height 11 cms (4.5 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 612g (19.7 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver cast model of a horse in original velvet-lined presentation box. A very fine model by the contemporary sculptress Lorne McKean (view her website at www.lornemckean.com). Hallmarked for London in 1975. The dimensions of this hand-made silver horse are height 11 cms (4.5 inches), length 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 612g (19.7 troy ounces).

£945

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A cast Sterling Silver pair of pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by Robert Glover of London in 1973. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 17 cms (6.75 inches), height 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 310g (10 troy ounces).

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A cast Sterling Silver pair of pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by Robert Glover of London in 1973. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 17 cms (6.75 inches), height 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 310g (10 troy ounces).

£975

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A cast Sterling Silver pair of hares, showing two  male hares in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies, made hollow for use as salt and pepper shakers. Made by William Comyns of London in 2016. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver hare model salt and pepper shakers are length 5 cms (2 inches), height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 230g (7.4 troy ounces).

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A cast Sterling Silver pair of hares, showing two male hares in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies, made hollow for use as salt and pepper shakers. Made by William Comyns of London in 2016. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver hare model salt and pepper shakers are length 5 cms (2 inches), height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 230g (7.4 troy ounces).

£975

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A very handsome and large pair of Antique Edwardian Silver-Plated partridge bird models, having realistically hand-chased feathers, faces, and feet. Made in ca. 1910 in England. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver plated pair of partridge model birds are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 19 cms (7.5 inches), and width 7.5 cms (3 inches).

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A very handsome and large pair of Antique Edwardian Silver-Plated partridge bird models, having realistically hand-chased feathers, faces, and feet. Made in ca. 1910 in England. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver plated pair of partridge model birds are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 19 cms (7.5 inches), and width 7.5 cms (3 inches).

£975

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A very handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a male Labrador gun dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. Made in London in 2016. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast sterling silver Labrador dog model are height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), length 12.5 cms (5 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and it weighs approx. 275g (8.9 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a male Labrador gun dog, having a realistically hand-chased body. Made in London in 2016. The dimensions of this fine hand-made cast sterling silver Labrador dog model are height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), length 12.5 cms (5 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and it weighs approx. 275g (8.9 troy ounces).

£985

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An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver model of a Rooster or Cockerel bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head with garnet eyes, with hinged wings, and cast feet. Imported and having hallmarks for Chester in 1903. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver cockerel rooster model are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), length 13 cms (5 inches), width 5.5 cms (2.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 250g (8 troy ounces).

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An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver model of a Rooster or Cockerel bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head with garnet eyes, with hinged wings, and cast feet. Imported and having hallmarks for Chester in 1903. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver cockerel rooster model are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), length 13 cms (5 inches), width 5.5 cms (2.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 250g (8 troy ounces).

£985

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A very handsome cast Sterling Silver single pheasant model, showing a male bird in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers, and all sitting on a black presentation plinth with silver plaque. Made by Jones and Son of London in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver pheasant are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), height 13.5 cms (5.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 465g (15 troy ounces).

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A very handsome cast Sterling Silver single pheasant model, showing a male bird in a realistic traditional pose, finely detailed with hand-chased body and tail feathers, and all sitting on a black presentation plinth with silver plaque. Made by Jones and Son of London in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver pheasant are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), height 13.5 cms (5.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 465g (15 troy ounces).

£1,275

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by C. J. Vander of Sheffield in 1995. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), spread across wings 8 cms (6 inches), height of male bird to top of head 6 cms (2.3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 305g (9.8 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by C. J. Vander of Sheffield in 1995. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), spread across wings 8 cms (6 inches), height of male bird to top of head 6 cms (2.3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 305g (9.8 troy ounces).

£1,275

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A very unusual and handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pair of cast camels, attached to rectangular stepped plinths with silver inscription panels, and with finely detailed hand-chased bodies in sitting position. Made for the Grocers Guild by Alexander MacRae of London in ca. 1880. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver camels on plinths are length 13.5 cms (5.3 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches), and height 9 cms (3.5 inches).

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A very unusual and handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pair of cast camels, attached to rectangular stepped plinths with silver inscription panels, and with finely detailed hand-chased bodies in sitting position. Made for the Grocers Guild by Alexander MacRae of London in ca. 1880. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver camels on plinths are length 13.5 cms (5.3 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches), and height 9 cms (3.5 inches).

£1,475

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A rare Antique Victorian Silver large articulated fish, with hand engraved and chased body having  articulated scales, a hinged mouth and face with cabochon garnet eyes, with a tail fin, dorsal fin, and sitting on two lower pelvic fins. Made in ca. 1890 in mainland Continental Europe (possibly Spain). The dimension of this fine hand-made antique silver fish model are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), and it weighs approx. 283g (9 troy ounces).

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A rare Antique Victorian Silver large articulated fish, with hand engraved and chased body having articulated scales, a hinged mouth and face with cabochon garnet eyes, with a tail fin, dorsal fin, and sitting on two lower pelvic fins. Made in ca. 1890 in mainland Continental Europe (possibly Spain). The dimension of this fine hand-made antique silver fish model are length 30.5 cms (12 inches), and it weighs approx. 283g (9 troy ounces).

£1,475

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast partridges, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver partridges were made by Edward Barnard of London in 1979. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver partridges are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 4 cms (1.5 inches), height 8 cms (3.25 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 342g (11 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of solid cast partridges, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver partridges were made by Edward Barnard of London in 1979. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver partridges are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 4 cms (1.5 inches), height 8 cms (3.25 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 342g (11 troy ounces).

£1,475

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A very handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a goat, realistic handmade large Goat mounted on a piece of grey granite. Made by Holland and Holland of London in ca. 1970. The dimensions of this hand-made silver mountain goat Ibex are height (inc. granite mount) 20 cms (8 inches), and length 13 cms (5 inches).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver cast model of a goat, realistic handmade large Goat mounted on a piece of grey granite. Made by Holland and Holland of London in ca. 1970. The dimensions of this hand-made silver mountain goat Ibex are height (inc. granite mount) 20 cms (8 inches), and length 13 cms (5 inches).

£1,875

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Sterling silver large cast model of a pheasant cock bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers. Imported and having hallmarks for London in 1926. Height 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), length 35 cms (13.75 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 412g (13.3 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver large cast model of a pheasant cock bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers. Imported and having hallmarks for London in 1926. Height 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), length 35 cms (13.75 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 412g (13.3 troy ounces).

£1,985

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A Sterling Silver large cast model of a partridge bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head, and hinged wings. Imported and having hallmarks for London in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver partridge model are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 435g (14 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver large cast model of a partridge bird, having realistically hand-chased feathers, a pull-off head, and hinged wings. Imported and having hallmarks for London in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver partridge model are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), width 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 435g (14 troy ounces).

£2,375

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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver pair of solid cast deer, showing a male stag and female doe in realistic traditional poses, all finely detailed with hand-chased bodies. This  beautiful pair of silver deer were originally made on the Continent and imported with full hallmarks for London in 1902. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver deer are height of male stag  7.5 cms (3 inches), length of female doe 12 cms (4.75 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 275g (8.9 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver pair of solid cast deer, showing a male stag and female doe in realistic traditional poses, all finely detailed with hand-chased bodies. This beautiful pair of silver deer were originally made on the Continent and imported with full hallmarks for London in 1902. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver deer are height of male stag 7.5 cms (3 inches), length of female doe 12 cms (4.75 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 275g (8.9 troy ounces).

£2,475

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A very handsome pair of Dutch Continental 833 standard Silver pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers, and with removable heads. Made in Holland in 1948. The dimensions of these fine hand-made silver pheasants are length of male bird 26 cms (10.25 inches), height 12.5 cms (5 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 413g (13.3 troy ounces).

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A very handsome pair of Dutch Continental 833 standard Silver pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers, and with removable heads. Made in Holland in 1948. The dimensions of these fine hand-made silver pheasants are length of male bird 26 cms (10.25 inches), height 12.5 cms (5 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 413g (13.3 troy ounces).

£2,575

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by D. J. Silver of London in 1972. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 23 cms (9 inches), spread across wings 15 cms (6 inches), height of male bird to top of head 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 815g (26.3 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. These beautiful silver pheasants were made by D. J. Silver of London in 1972. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of female bird 23 cms (9 inches), spread across wings 15 cms (6 inches), height of male bird to top of head 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 815g (26.3 troy ounces).

£2,895

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A Sterling Silver large pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by C. J. Vanders of London in 2000. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 28 cms (11 inches), height 17 cms (6.75 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 1,945g (63 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver large pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by C. J. Vanders of London in 2000. The dimensions of these fine hand-made sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 28 cms (11 inches), height 17 cms (6.75 inches), and they weigh a total approx. 1,945g (63 troy ounces).

£3,875

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A very handsome, large, and heavy Sterling Silver cast model of a horse in a standing pose, all realistically hand-chased. Made by SMD Castings of London in 1973. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver horse are height 20 cms (8 inches), length 24 cms (9.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,310g (42 troy ounces).

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A very handsome, large, and heavy Sterling Silver cast model of a horse in a standing pose, all realistically hand-chased. Made by SMD Castings of London in 1973. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver horse are height 20 cms (8 inches), length 24 cms (9.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,310g (42 troy ounces).

£3,975

SOLD


A very handsome Sterling Silver large pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by C. J. Vanders of London in 2018. The dimensions of these fine hand-made cast sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 30 cms (11.75 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 2,079g (67 troy ounces).

#l1533 -

A very handsome Sterling Silver large pair of cast pheasants, showing a male and female bird in realistic traditional poses, finely detailed with hand-chased bodies and tail feathers. Made by C. J. Vanders of London in 2018. The dimensions of these fine hand-made cast sterling silver pheasants are length of male bird 30 cms (11.75 inches), height 14 cms (5.5 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 2,079g (67 troy ounces).

£4,675

SOLD


A very handsome and large pair of Sterling Silver partridge bird models, having realistically hand-chased feathers, faces, and feet. Bearing Import marks for London 1934. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver pair of partridge model birds are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), length 20 cms (8 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 753g (24 troy ounces).

#l1715 -

A very handsome and large pair of Sterling Silver partridge bird models, having realistically hand-chased feathers, faces, and feet. Bearing Import marks for London 1934. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver pair of partridge model birds are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), length 20 cms (8 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 753g (24 troy ounces).

£4,975

SOLD


Learn more about antique silver ANIMALS here.

Antique Silver ANIMALS description:

A realistic representation of, normally, well-known domestic and wild animals such as Labrador dogs, Pheasants, or Foxes.

Antique Silver ANIMALS history:

There are very few examples before 1850. Most of the larger examples before this period have been removed from larger centrepieces and were not made as single items. The vast majority of old or antique silver animal models are made after 1880, and anything pre-1900 is now considered quite rare. During the latter parts of the Victorian period the most prolific silver model maker was a German company, Ludwig Nereshiemer & Co of Hanau, who exported models from Germany, made specifically for the English market in sterling silver, to be sold in Berthold Mullers shop in Holborn. It is likely that Muller was the sole British agent for Nereshiemers work. To stop Muller from flooding the market, the Government imposed a large tax onto the importation of silver animal models, making it too expensive for Muller to continue. Nereshiemer, however, responded by creating models with movable wings, or with removable heads, which Muller then imported into the country as drinking vessels, pepper shakers and toys, effectively removing this high level of taxation.

Antique Silver ANIMALS design:

Most silversmiths tried to design their models on as realistic basis as possible. Some notable exceptions are 18th century cow-creamers, which are relatively naive in comparison.

Antique Silver ANIMALS collectors note:

Silver animal models were made in two basic ways. They are either hollow, made from sheet silver, or cast. In the former case collectors must look at the seams to make sure there are no obvious repairs. In the latter case make sure that there are no repaired breaks. For example many old game bird wing tips have been repaired. As normal, The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. But they must also be undamaged, as discussed above, with good clear hallmarks and crisp detail.



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