Object Description
A pair of antique silver model birds with finely detailed feathering and beautiful modelling. Each ostrich has the typical long neck and quirky features you’d expect from this popular bird species. Good weight and colour.
Total weight 925 grams, 29.7 troy ounces.
Height 17cm. Spread 15cm.
Marked on the feet with the continental silver mark “800”.
Probably German.
Maker “SWW”.
Circa 1950.
The silver purity “800” denotes a fineness of 800 parts in 1,000 (800/1000) whereas the purity of sterling silver is “925” (925/1000).