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Rare German Solid Silver Miniature Cherub & Caged Birds Figure Antique
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Rare German Solid Silver Miniature Cherub & Caged Birds Figure Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb rare German antique solid silver miniature figure. It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark along with the 800 standard mark and a makers mark of Martin Mayer who was founded in 1888. I would date it to c1900. It has been superbly designed being in the from of a cherub releasing two caged birds. It is in superb condition being free from dings holes and repairs, a couple of splits to the bars to the side. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (4m) across by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide by 1.5 inches (3.6cm) tall and weighs 22 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Miniature Cherub Figure to the 1900s.

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A superb rare German antique solid silver miniature figure.
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It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark along with the 800 standard mark and a makers mark of Martin Mayer who was founded in 1888.
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I would date it to c1900. It has been superbly designed being in the from of a cherub releasing two caged birds. It is in superb condition being free from dings holes and repairs, a couple of splits to the bars to the side. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (4m) across by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide by 1.5 inches (3.6cm) tall and weighs 22 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Miniature Cherub Figure to the 1900s.

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SA1112867
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Archive I A small antique solid silver miniature depicting a cherub standing beside a birdcage with birds inside and atop it. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare German Solid Silver Miniature Cherub & Caged Birds Figure Antique

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A small antique solid silver miniature depicting a cherub standing beside a birdcage with birds inside and atop it.
RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER MINIATURE CHERUB & CAGED BIRDS FIGURE ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1112867
A small antique solid silver miniature depicting a cherub standing beside a birdcage with birds inside and atop it.
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  • ObjectMiniatures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBaroque Revival
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherub figure, Birdcage, Figurative scene, Hand-chased detailing

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German silver miniatures, particularly those produced in Hanau during the 18th and 19th centuries, were crafted as decorative table pieces and collector items, often emulating earlier Renaissance and Baroque designs.

These items are typically crafted from solid silver, often marked with standard continental silver hallmarks, and produced using techniques such as casting, repousse, and fine hand-chasing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight, the presence of period-appropriate maker marks or pseudo-hallmarks, natural oxidisation patterns, and the crispness of the hand-chased details.

These small objects work well when displayed within glass cabinets, on desktop vitrines, or incorporated into a curated mantelpiece arrangement alongside other small curiosities.

Preservation requires minimal cleaning with a soft cloth to avoid removing desirable patina, keeping the item away from high humidity, and avoiding harsh chemical silver dips that can damage delicate surfaces.
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