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Edwardian Antique Silver Wading Bird Model, French C. 1910
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Edwardian Antique Silver Wading Bird Model, French C. 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

A very rare web footed small wading bird. This silver model is probably a Dunlin or Knot. They are very similar looking birds with a slightly down turned bill. It has reticulated wings and muddied hallmarks which I think are French from the beginning of the 20th century. The model is well cast and hand finished. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.

WEIGHT; 280 grams or 9 ozst approx.

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Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Bird Figurine to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08315196
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Punched guarantee mark on the wing tip: French silver standard.
Pinned barrel hinges on the wings: original articulated mechanism.
Hand-chased feather texture: individual detailing over cast silver.
Soft rubbing across the higher plumage: natural handling over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1045028
Dealers Internal Reference
7055-055
Description
A very rare web footed small wading bird. This silver model is probably a Dunlin or Knot. They are very similar looking birds with a slightly down turned bill.
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It has reticulated wings and muddied hallmarks which I think are French from the beginning of the 20th century.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The model is well cast and hand finished. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.

WEIGHT; 280 grams or 9 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or cleared cheque.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Bird Figurine to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08315196
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Punched guarantee mark on the wing tip: French silver standard.
Pinned barrel hinges on the wings: original articulated mechanism.
Hand-chased feather texture: individual detailing over cast silver.
Soft rubbing across the higher plumage: natural handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045028
Dealers Internal Ref
7055-055
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left.
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Archive I A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left.

Edwardian Antique Silver Wading Bird Model, French C. 1910

Archive II A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left. View II
Archive III A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left. View III
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Archive VIII A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left. View VIII
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Archive X A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left. View X
Archive XI A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left. View XI
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A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left.
Edwardian antique silver wading bird model, French c. 1910
Ref: SA1045028
A chased Edwardian silver model of a wading bird with textured feather detail and webbed feet, shown in profile facing left.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased feather texture, Webbed feet, Naturalistic casting
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian silver model depicts a small wading bird, identified as a Dunlin or Knot, cast in a naturalistic style with a slightly down-turned bill. The piece is formed from silver with a polished and chased finish, showing intricate feather textures across the body and reticulated wings. Specific visible details include distinct round eye markings, detailed plumage, and webbed feet supporting the body. The sculpture stands 11 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Placed within a gentleman's library, the model serves as a decorative sculpture suited for display on a mantelpiece. The construction incorporates hand-finished elements and realistic casting throughout the anatomical structure, presenting a solid figure without visible damage or repairs. The silver colour scheme reflects metallic highlights across the textured surfaces and feathered contours, creating a naturalistic display object for traditional interior settings.

Silver bird models from the Edwardian era, particularly French examples circa 1910, are defined by detailed naturalistic chasing and engraving that realistically reproduce feather textures and anatomical features.

These pieces were typically cast using the lost-wax method or assembled from hollow-cast silver sections, followed by hand-tooling, chasing, and polishing to achieve surface detail.

Authentic French silver pieces display official control hallmarks, such as the Minerva head mark for solid silver, alongside makers marks stamped into the metal base or hidden folds of the casting.

Display the silver figure on a dark wood desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece where the metallic finish creates tonal contrast against textured or matte backgrounds.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and clean periodically using a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation while preserving delicate chased details.
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