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Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece
About the Item
This large and substantial Nef is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Spanish Colonial style. This ship is composed of silver plate and is a three mast gallion with a figural bowsprit and rudder. The sides of the ship are decorated with nude women riding serpents and fish in relief and there are cast people and cannons on the various decks. There are several sails and considerable wire rigging and the ship rests on four cast and plated wheels. This nef does come with a hand-crafted walnut one sided pedestal base which allows it to be displayed in a stationary position. Please note the posted dimensions refer to the Nef itself and with the wooden base, and ship stands four inches higher in height.
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: This Nef may have been made to open and hold a bottle of spirits of some type, but is currently wired closed by the wire rigging. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some light surface wear to the plated finish as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hamilton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1355230827772
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