A GERMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FIGURAL COCONUT CUP AND COVER
MARK OF GEBRÜDER GUTGESELL, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modeled as an owl standing on a rocky outcropping applied with insects and amphibians, the coconut body with silver feet and head connected by strapwork formed as female terms, the reverse with tail and hinged wings, the detachable head-form cover with paste gem eyes, marked to foot and flange
11 3⁄8 in. (29 cm.) high
33 oz. (1,026 gr.) gross weight
A GERMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FIGURAL COCONUT CUP AND COVER
MARK OF GEBRÜDER GUTGESELL, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modeled as an owl standing on a rocky outcropping applied with insects and amphibians, the coconut body with silver feet and head connected by strapwork formed as female terms, the reverse with tail and hinged wings, the detachable head-form cover with paste gem eyes, marked to foot and flange
11 3⁄8 in. (29 cm.) high
33 oz. (1,026 gr.) gross weight