Antique
Silver
Tortoise
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This item has been sold
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| Artist(s) |
LUDWIG NERESHEIMER (worked from 1890)
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| Country of Origin |
Germany
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| Dated |
1901 |
| Medium |
Silver
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Weight
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34.00
Troy Ounces
(1057.40 grams)
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| Signed/Inscribed/Dated |
By Neresheimer of Hanau then Over marked Chester 1901 by Berthold Muller
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| Condition |
excellent
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| Description / Expertise |
A very rare silver lifesized model of a tortoise (29.3cm long, weighing 34oz),whose shell swings open to reveal inkwell,stamp holder and spare nib compartment. Made by Neresheimer of Hanau and imported into England by Berthold Muller.
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