ANTIQUE 20thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER IMPRESSIVE LARGE NEF GALLEON SHIP c.1900
20th Century German silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the style of the 15th-16th Century examples, impressively large and very detailed. The three-masted galleon with pierced gallery and crew on board deck and in crows nests.
Reference Number: A5455
20th Century German silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the style of the 15th-16th Century examples, impressively large and very detailed. The three-masted galleon with pierced gallery and crew on board deck and in crows nests.
Reference Number: A5455
20th Century German silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the style of the 15th-16th Century examples, impressively large and very detailed. The three-masted galleon with pierced gallery and crew on board deck and in crows nests.
Reference Number: A5455
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century German very impressive solid silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the style of the 15th-16th Century examples, impressively large and very detailed. The three-masted galleon with pierced gallery and crew on board deck and in crows nests. The hull decorated in relief and applied with cannons, the hull supported by four grotesque birds. Apparently unmarked, (tested 800+ standard), Maker possibly Karl Kurz, Kesselstadt, active 1877-1911.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 61cm
Width: 65 x 16cm
Weight: 3405g
