Lot 200

A large German silver eagle as a drinking game, probably Hanau, circa 1890

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 8,000

Countdown for bids : 23 days and 5 hours left

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Description

Silver. Firmly mounted on a heavy stone base. A large eagle in a stoop, seizing its prey, a small bird. The eagle's wings outstretched. The plumage worked in great detail. The head removable, the interior gilt. Interior of the head hallmarked with a crescent moon, crown and mark of fineness "800". Dimensions of eagle approx. 55 x 97 x 42 cm, total height 66 cm. Total weight: 21.14 kg (including pedestal, eagle permanently mounted). Exquisitely worked example. Please note: self-collection or a shipping quote should be obtained prior to bidding.

Condition: I - II

Keywords: Greifvogel, Falke, Silbertier, Trinkspiel Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.