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A German Silver Gilt Crystal Centrepiece By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne of Hanau
A German Silver Gilt Crystal Centrepiece By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne of Hanau
Dimensions: H: 8 in / 20 cm | W: 12.5 in / 32 cm | D: 8.5 in / 21 cm
PRICE: £5,500
A German Silver Gilt Crystal Centrepiece
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne of Hanau
The lead-crystal concave bowl of coracle shape with cut diamond pattern and hatched details cradled within the silver gilt surround, each side featuring a ribbon-tied floral basket flanked by winged cherubs connected by fruit-laden garlands. The shaped foot fully marked denoting the maker and 800 purity.
German, circa 1900
J.D. Schleissner & Söhne of Hanau
Established in 1817 by Johann Daniel Schleissner, a goldsmith from Augsburg, Schleissner & Söhne became the leading firm in Hanau's 19th century revival of antique-style silver. Initially specialising in Augsburg-style silver for export, the firm flourished under his son, Daniel Philipp August Schleissner-a painter, silversmith, and scholar of historic collections.
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