Important Neresheimer of Hanau Sterling Stein 32"

An important oversize ornamental German sterling stein by the firm of Neresheimer of Hanau imported into Great Britain with Chester marks for 1909 by the firm of Berthold Meuller. The stein is 32" tall and has a hinged lid decorated with a cathedral spire including a finial with a figural saint. The spire encloses a bird perched on a nest bolted to the domed cap with the original nut. The handle is in the form of a dragon with a tail that divides at the base complete with detailed scales and feet. Decoration includes cast and applied Arts and Crafts bands around the center with musicians complete with instruments in extraordinary detail. The body of the stein is entirely hand hammered in segmented swirls including the pedestal base which can be unscrewed. Fully marked on the base. Weight 125 oz troy.

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