Glass And Silver Rooster-shaped Pitcher. Hanau, J.d. Schleissner Söhne. Late 19th Century
A rare and striking decorative rooster-shaped ewer, combining engraved clear glass with finely crafted silver mounts. The hinged lid depicts the rooster’s head, complete with a crest, beak, and eyes made of red glass that capture the animal’s lively gaze.The glass body is adorned with engravings evoking the bird’s plumage. The base depicts the bird’s legs and tail, cast in silver with remarkable attention to detail. The curved glass handle blends harmoniously into the silhouette, enhancing its fluid elegance.Crafted in the workshops of J.D. Schleissner Söhne in Hanau—a renowned center of historicist German goldsmithing—this piece embodies the late 19th-century taste for animal forms symbolizing refinement and luxury.
Hallmarks: J.D. Schleissner Söhne master’s mark, accompanied by German hallmarks in use in Hanau in the late 19th century.
Dimensions: Height 31 cm, width 15 cm.
Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear. The silver elements are not distorted, and the engraving is sharp.
Provenance: Germany, Hanau, J.D. Schleissner Söhne workshop, late 19th century
ID-ANTQ-12309
5 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Length: 10.5
Width: 15
Height: 31
Reference (ID): 1836297
Availability: In stock
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