ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER PRESENTATION HUNTING BOX, NERESHEIMER c.1890
19th Century German silver large hunting presentation box in a later fitted case, good size and impressive weight, richly gilt, of oval form in the style of the 16th Century examples, the border embossed with scrolling foliage and the centre is finely chased with a magnificent hunting scene, probably depicting the Emperor Maximilian on horseback and his dogs killing a stag. Bearing pseudo-marks typical of German Hanau silver, Maker Neresheimer & Sohne.
Reference Number: C4846
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century German solid silver large hunting presentation box in a later fitted case, good size and impressive weight, richly gilt, of oval form in the style of the 16th Century examples, the border embossed with scrolling foliage and the centre is finely chased with a magnificent hunting scene, probably depicting the Emperor Maximilian on horseback and his dogs killing a stag. Bearing pseudo-marks typical of German Hanau silver (800+ silver standard), Maker Neresheimer & Sohne (Founded 1893).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 5cm
Width: 31 x 17cm
Weight: 1220g