ANTIQUE 20thC GERMAN NEO-CLASSICAL SOLID SILVER & GLASS WINE COOLERS c.1900
20th Century German pair of solid silver & royal blue glass wine coolers. Of campana form, the sides applied with frieze of classical biblical scenes, beside Grecian columns and laurel garlands, to each side applied with twisted snake handles springing from a realistically modelled females face.
Hallmarked German silver (800), Hanau, Kissingen, Maker Simon Rosenau.
Reference Number: C4343
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century German pair of solid silver & royal blue glass wine coolers. Of campana form, the sides applied with frieze of classical biblical scenes, beside Grecian columns and laurel garlands, to each side applied with twisted snake handles springing from a realistically modelled females face. Top and lower decorated with acanthus leaves, fluted and beaded boarders. The removable blue glass liners are later made, but are a perfect fit and compliments the coolers beautifully. Hallmarked German silver (800 standard), Hanau, Kissingen, Maker Simon Rosenau (Supplier of antiques to the Royal Bavarian court, active 1862-1932)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 25cm
Width: 28 x 18cm
Combined Weight: 3815g
Silver Weight: 2045g