An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique German silver and glass dish / centrepiece modelled in the form of a swan; part of our continental silverware collection

This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver centrepiece / dish has been realistically modelled in the form of a swan.

The body of the dish has been embellished with embossed and chased decoration reproducing the fine details of the swan's plumage and anatomical features.

The centrepiece is fitted with the original frosted glass liner; the shape of the glass parallels the swan's wings.

The interior of the silver and glass dish retains the original gilding.

Such dishes with paralleling-shaped glass liners are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

This antique swan centrepiece dish is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique glass swan dish.

Length 18.4cm/7.24"

Width 10.6cm/4.17"

Height 16.7cm/6.57"

12.9 troy ounces/401.4g (excluding glass liner)

Date: Circa 1910

Origin: Germany, Europe

Maker: Unknown