Sterling silver animal models have graced our tables since the late Victorian period. The earliest examples were made in Europe, and imported into England to be sold in fashionable shops in London. From life-like pheasants, stags and foxes, to more modern sculptural representations, these charming figures add whimsy and character to any home.
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Hallmarked in London in 1985 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a Horse, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast. The horse measures 3.25"(8cm) tall (without the plinth), by 4"(10cm) from nose to tail. Including the plinth the trophy measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide.
£745
Hallmarked in London in 2016 by I. Franks, this charming, Elizabeth II period Sterling Silver Model of a Dachshund, is realistically cast and hand finished. The dog model measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from nose to tail, by 1.75"(4.5cm) wide, and weighs 8.98 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Charles Boyton, this rare pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots are modelled as pheasants, and presented in the original fitted box. Each pepper pot measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) from beak to tail and the pair weigh 1.7 troy ounces.
£1,675
Bearing import marks for London in 1928, this Sterling Silver Fighting Cockerel is crouched in the passive position. The Cockerel measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) across the wings, by 11"(28cm) from beak to tail feathers and weighs 20.22 troy ounces.
£1,775
Hallmarked in London in 1994, this charming, Sterling Silver Model of an Elephant, is realistically cast. The elephant measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 17.8 troy ounces.
£1,975
Made in Germany, circa 1920 by P. Oberlander, this charming, 800 standard Silver Model of an Elephant, has a removable head, and is handsomely modelled. The elephant measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 1.5"(4cm) deep, and weighs 7.6 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd., this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Fox Hounds, stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a female and male dog, which is rare to find. The plinth bears a plaque with an engraved inscription which reads: "To Major T. H. Sebag-Montefiore, D. S. O., M. C, R. H. A. - M. D. H. - From members of the Royal Artillery Drag Woolwich - 1927 -29". The model measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
£2,175
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1906 by Brook & Son, this captivating, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Puffin Model, stands on a jagged rock, and is realistically cast. The model measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide and deep and weighs 15.1 troy ounces.
£2,245
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Hornby, this novelty pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, are designed to look like birds. Each perfume bottle measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) across the body.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd., this handsome Sterling Silver Model of a Snipe, is realistically cast. The model measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) from beak to tail, by 2.25"(6cm) deep, and weighs 7.8 troy ounces.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1999, this charming Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper set, are modelled to resemble pigs. The salt shaker measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, and the pepper measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, and the pair together weigh 20.5 troy ounces.
£2,275
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1908 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Stork, is realistically cast. The stork measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 9.3 troy ounces.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled as a Monkey. The pepper pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 1.25"(3cm) wide, by 1.5"(4cm) deep, and weighs 2.5 troy ounces.
£2,275
Carrying import marks for London in 1913 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique, Sterling Silver Model of a Hoopoe, is wonderfully cast and realistically hand finished. The model measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 11.7 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by Henry Atkin, this Novelty, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of an Indian Cow and Calf, is wonderfully made, and can be used as boxes as the backs of both are removable. This unique piece bears the artist's signature on the base. The model measures 6.5"(17cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide and weighs a substantial 45 troy ounces.
£2,675
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from nose to tail, by 1.5"(4cm) across the shoulders and weighs 5.85 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by Meiling & Gartrell, this wonderful, and very charming, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is modelled to resemble Emperor Penguins. The taller penguin (the salt) measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, the pepper measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, and the mustard measures 3.75"(9.5cm) from beak to tail. The set together weighs 18.1 troy ounces.
£2,975
Import marked for London in 1938 by Israel Segalov, this handsome Sterling Silver Model of a Stag & Doe, are realistically cast. Each model measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) from nose to tail, and the pair weigh 8.8 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by Philip John Cassidy, this charming Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is modelled to look like a walrus. The claret jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 12.25"(31cm) from nose to back flippers, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1878 by George Fox, this charming pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as Owls with glass eyes. Each pepper pot measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) wide, by 1.5"(4cm) deep. Together they weigh 3.6 troy ounces.
£2,975
Carrying Import marks for London in 1930 by Ludwig Nereshiemer, this charming, Sterling Silver Model of A Snipe, is realistically poised. The snipe measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep, and weighs 13 troy ounces.
£3,275
Hallmarked in London in 1972 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this charming pair of Sterling Silver Models of Kingfishers, are realistically cast. Each kingfisher measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and weighs 14.4 troy ounces.
£3,395
Carrying import marks for London in 1966, this charming pair of Sterling Silver Snipe Models, are realistically cast. Each snipe model measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) from beak to tail, by 7"(18cm) over the wings. The pair together weigh 14.5 troy ounces.
£3,475
Hallmarked in London in 1882 by Thomas Johnson II, this very rare set of 6 Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled to look like birds, with removable pierced heads. Each pepper pot measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, by 1.5" (3.5cm) deep and the whole set together weighs 6 troy ounces.
£3,675
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Joseph Braham, this delightful, novelty, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Match Strike, is modelled as a pig standing by his trough, mounted on a wooden base with the match strike to the front, and the pigs tail removable to use as the cigar lighter. The match strike model measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep.
£3,775
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Richard Comyns, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Partridges, are realistically cast. The female measures 4.5"(12cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from beak to tail, and the male measures 6"(15.5cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) from beak to tail, by 9"(23cm) across the wings. The pair together weigh 36.5 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Jane Brownett, this very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, is elegantly modelled, and realistically finished. The cat pepper pot measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) from nose to tail, and weighs 6 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hurcomb, this wonderfully charming pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots, are handsomely modelled and very rare to find. Each of the dogs measure roughly 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) nose to tail, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and together they weigh 6.3 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Parsons Brothers for Tessiers, this handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Fox Model, has been realistically cast, and has bead eyes. The fox measures 4"(10.5cm) tall, by 11.5"(30cm) from nose to tail, and weighs 31.3 troy ounces.
£4,675
This interesting sculptural representation of a dove carries hallmarks for London in 1999, and the makers mark for the Morris Singer Foundry. The dove is number 2 of a limited edition of 25 manufactured in sterling silver, designed by Mina Sunar, and signed Mina, and MSF on the tail. The sculpture measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) beak to tail, by 4.75"(12cm) deep. The silver weighs 86.1 troy ounces.
£4,675
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat & Dog. Each measures roughly 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm) wide, and the pair together weigh 5.8 troy ounces.
£4,775
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925, this Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants, are very early for British hallmarked examples and have removable heads in the style of the earlier continental pieces. The makers mark is cleary RHH but seems untracable in available records. The male pheasant measures 11.5"(29cm) in length, the female measures 10.75"(27cm) in length and together they weigh 20 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 2018 by I. Franks, this very handsome set of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Huntsman & Hounds, comprises a horse and rider accompanied by five hounds in various poses. The huntsmen on his horse measures 9.5"(19.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) in length, and each dog measures approximately 4"(10cm) in length. The combined weight of the set is 47.1 troy ounces.
£4,975
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1901 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge, has a removable head, and moveable wings. The partridge measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep, and weighs 26.5 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1960 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Models of Partridges, are realistically cast. The male measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The female measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep. Together they weigh 33 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1967 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, pair of Sterling Silver Pheasants, are realistically cast and hand finished. The male measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 15"(38cm) from beak to tail, and the female measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 9.75"(25m) from beak to tail. The pair together weigh a substantial feeling 32 troy ounces.
£5,275
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modelled and stands on a textured base. The horse model measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) from nose to tail. The base is weighted for stability but the overall weight of the model, which mostly is the cast horse, is 55 troy ounces.
£6,975
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Model of a Fox, is presented on a wooden plinth which has a vacant plaque, and is wonderfully modelled. The fox measures 13.5"(34cm) from nose to tail, and on the plinth it measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) deep.
£8,975
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1906 by Berthold Muller, this fantastic, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Boar, is handsomely modelled, and hand finished. The boar measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 8.75"(22.5cm) from nose to tail, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, and weighs 22.21 troy ounces.
£8,975
Hallmarked in Chester in 1906 by Berthold Muller, this very rare, and very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Rhinoceros, is wonderfully made. The rhinoceros measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 3.25"(8cm) deep, and weighs 15.1 troy ounces.
£9,775
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this exquisite, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Polo Horse and Player, is wonderfully detailed. The model measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The wooden plinth measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep. 1908 was the year in which Britain first hosted the Olympic Games, and the second time in which Polo was contested at the games. It seems likely that this model was commissioned to celebrate that event, which was won by the British team from Roehampton. (only 3 teams competed, all representing the British Olympic Association).
£9,975
Carrying Import marks for London in 1982 by Ellison & Co. Ltd., this charming, Sterling Silver Wine Cooler, is modelled as an owl, and is a wonderful statement piece for any bar. The wine cooler measures 15.25"(39cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep, and weighs 86.6 troy ounces.
£15,750
Carrying import marks for 1937 by Israel Segalov, this very rare pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models, were originally made in Germany for the English market, by the great model making firm of Neresheimer & Sohne, and they can be seen in the firms original sales catalogue. Each owl measures roughly 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 5.5"(14m) from beak to tail. The pair together weigh 33. 2 troy ounces.
£16,750
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag model on the base measures a very impressive 21.5"(55cm) tall, by 18"(45.5cm) wide, by 8.25"(21cm) deep.
£32,975
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1997 by Hamilton & Inches, and designed and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, this incredible, Elizabeth II period, Limited Edition Sterling Silver Model of an African Bull Elephant, is cast and chased in intricate detail, and is presented with a framed limited edition lithograph bearing the image of the elephant, signed by the artist and certifying this is model number two of only five cast. This amazing model measures 14.25"(36cm) tall, by 23"(58.5cm) from tail to tusk, by 9"(23cm) across the waist, and weighs a very impressive 444 troy ounces.
This wonderful model was purportedly commissioned in the 1990's by the Duke of Edinburgh on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund. The design and original modelling was undertaken by the artist Victor Hayton, with the casting in silver of only 5 examples executed by the royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh in 1997. The framed lithograph, which acts as a certificate of authenticity, is signed by Victor Hayton, and inscribed 'Amboseli, June 1993', referring to the Amboseli National park in Kenya, located roughly 200km south of Nairobi at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It would seem likely that Hayton visited the park in 1993, and that the elephant modelled is the famous giant tusker known as Big Tim who sadly passed away in February 2020.
The framed lithograph measures 27.5"(70cm) tall by 20"(51cm) wide.
£65,750
Hallmarked circa 2000 by Patrick Mavros, this quite stunning, Sterling Silver Centrepiece Suite, would make a wonderful African landscape scene on any table, and comprises 9 freestanding elephant models, 4 acacia tree candle holders, and a central 'tree of lights' candelabrum with 3 fixed elephant models to the base. In total the suite weighs 683 troy ounces, and will hold 12 candles when all candle holders are being used.
The tree of lights candelabrum measures 16.5"(42cm) tall, by 17"(43cm) wide, by 16"(40.5cm) deep. The 3 larger tree candle holders measure approximately 8.5"(21.5cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) by 12"(30.5cm) deep. The smaller tree candle holder measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep. The freestanding elephant models are of various sizes, 2 are unnamed, the other 7 models are named; Boadicia, Ahmed, Joao, Ume, Ndlulamiti, Kaume & Boy.
£74,750