A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER NEF
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Formed as a two-masted ship on four openwork wheels, chased with mermen engaged in battle, the prow applied with cannon, garlands and an anchor and chain, the detachable deck and rigging applied with figures and with a pavilion, the stern with a swan, the billowing sails chased with coats-of-arms, the flags with creatures and devices, the prow with a chain and label engraved '16'
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high
94 oz. (2,948 gr.)
A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER NEF
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Formed as a two-masted ship on four openwork wheels, chased with mermen engaged in battle, the prow applied with cannon, garlands and an anchor and chain, the detachable deck and rigging applied with figures and with a pavilion, the stern with a swan, the billowing sails chased with coats-of-arms, the flags with creatures and devices, the prow with a chain and label engraved '16'
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high
94 oz. (2,948 gr.)