Groupe de neuf oiseaux en argent, Allemagne, XXème siècle

comprenant six faisans (haut. 20, 17,5, 13, 10,5, 1à et 9 cm) et trois paons (haut. 15, 14,5, 6,5 cm)

in overall good condition - couple of parcel-gilt largest pheasant with detachable head: only stamped 13 on the female head rim - 2 silver-gilt peacoks w/ detachable head: one with pale gilding - apparently not marked - 1 pheasant, opening back forming a box - another pheasant with mobile wings and detachable head and red glass eyes: letter B and maker's mark on neck - another pheasant stamped 13, Neresheimer and fake Paris charge mark on tail - another pheasant w/detachable head, mobile wings & red glass eyes stamped with: moon crescent, royal crown & 800 on neck - crack and lack at the end of the tail - small peacock w/ red glass eyes and detachable head: apparently unmarked
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."