Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Pheasants

Provenance & Description

• Pair of antique pheasant figures crafted in sterling silver
• 19th century
• Finely worked decorative pieces reflecting traditional silversmithing techniques
• Each example bears a clearly visible sterling silver hallmark located beneath the tail

Functionality

• Designed as articulated decorative figures with wings that move up and down
• Glass eyes add realism and character to each pheasant
• Intended primarily as ornamental objects, suitable for display in a cabinet, sideboard, dining table, mantle or console table

Condition

• Sterling silver surfaces show gentle age-related wear consistent with antique pieces
• Moving wing mechanisms operate smoothly
• Glass eyes are intact, and both figures remain structurally sound overall
• Small crease in single tail measuring 2cm

Measurements

• Male: 18.25 inches long, 6.5 inches tall
• Female: 18.25 inches long, 5 inches tall