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Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a perched bird on a branch. This vintage bird is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the bird's plumage and anatomical features. This silver bird table ornament is further ornamented with the original bead eyes. The bole perch is embellished with a tree bark texture and incorporates leaf designs, in addition to straying twigs with applied molded leaves. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this decorative ornament include: Maker's mark: Tane (Tane Orfebres) Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling (925/1000) Eagle mark: 32 (untraced) The characteristics of the body reflects that of a Yucatan jay, crow or zanate. Condition This vintage silver bird ornament is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The Mexican hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are very clear. Dimensions Height 22.7cm/8.9" Length 16.2cm/6.4" Width 12.4cm/4.9" Diameter of foot 9cm/3.5" Weight 30.9 troy ounces/960g Maker: Tane Orfebres Date: circa 1955 Origin: Mexico City Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of vintage silverware.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.9 in (22.61 cm)Width: 4.9 in (12.45 cm)Depth: 6.4 in (16.26 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A71341stDibs: LU1200218828342
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