Bottle - .800 silver, glass - Hanauer Silber

Museum-quality antique extravagant pilgrim flask in the Historicism era (circa 1890–1900), with a three-masted sailing ship mount (nef) – 800 solid silver, partly vermeil (gold-plated).

Exquisite and museum-grade antique ornate pilgrim flask from the Historicism period (circa 1890–1900).
This extraordinary collectible captivates with the masterful and rare combination of amber-colored glass and a richly adorned mount made of genuine 800 solid silver with noble, original full vermeil plating.
The piece stylistically aligns with the famous and world-renowned Hanau silver and was crafted in excellent handwork by a renowned Hanau silver manufactory.
A special highlight is the fully sculpted mount in the form of a three-masted sailing ship (nef) perched on a wave-like decorative band. The completely gilded silver mount is encircling in a magnificent Renaissance style, intricately chased and detailed. It shows delicate figurative scenes, including detailed buildings, windmills and landscapes. The amber-glass body features an artful, encircling acid etching with floral motifs as well as refined landscape, windmill and church-tower scenes. The original, also gilded silver stopper integrates seamlessly into the magnificent overall image with its delicate cord and bead decor.

The silver on the bottle neck is properly struck with the fineness mark “800”, the German Reich stamp, and the model number “205.” The dimensions are approximately 23 cm high and 19 cm wide, with a substantial total weight of 1003 grams.

At the fine rigging of the ship, some of the thin silver wires (ropes) are missing due to age, which is common for pieces of this age. The original gilding is partly minimally rubbed, which charmingly underscores the antique character of this ornament. The glass is undamaged, clear, and shows a wonderful hue.

An absolute highlight for any discerning cabinet, and for collectors of Historicist silver splendor!