Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine, impressive antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a figure riding a donkey.
This antique silver donkey table ornament is embellished with fine details reproducing the hoofed mammal's hair and anatomical features.
The donkey is ridden by a male figure playing a violin.
This exceptional example of continental silverware is further ornamented with individually collet set gems, accenting the musician's attire in addition to the donkey's bridle and saddle.
This table ornament is supported by a shaped gem set base, accented with further cast decoration replicating grassy terrain.
Dimensions
Length 18.1cm/7.1"
Width 8cm/3.1"
Height 20.7cm/8.1"
Weight
20.8 troy ounces/647g
measurements
Height:
20.7 cm
Width:
8 cm
Length:
18.1 cm
Weight: 20.8 troy ounces/647g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician & Donkey Table Ornament (LA422747) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1895
declaration
condition
condition
This antique silver donkey table ornament is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp.
The hallmarks to the surface of the base are all very clear.