Groupe de sept oiseaux en argent et vermeil, Allemagne, XXème siècle

comprenant une bécasse (haut. 24 cm), une huppe (22,3 cm), un moineau (12,5 cm), un martin-pêcheur (10 cm), une bergeronette (8,5 cm) et deux hirondelles (7 cm)

In overall good condition, except Kingfisher (one paw resoldered). - Woodcock - pale gilding - head difficult to detach - mobile wings - marks on tail: Neresheilmer and another one - Hoppoe: detachable head - mobile wings - glass eyes - stamped: 800, moon crescent, royal crown and another mark on the tail - Sparrow Kingfisher: detachable head (difficult to take out), head pierced forming salt-cellar, marks under tail : Neresheimer, a lion and Augsburg mark - Wagtail: Detachable head inside pierced cover forming salt cellar - blue glass eyes, marked on neck and on head (difficult to read) - Couple of swallows: detachable head inside pierced cover forming salt cellar one marked with 800, moon crescent, royal crown and "fleur de lys", the other 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.
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