GERMAN SOLID SILVER PIE SERVER PASTRY SERVING STRAINER Jean L.Schlingloff c1900s

Description

A die-cast solid silver structure pie/cake/pastry server.
Shield-form paddle. Upper part decorated after a painting -
- "Capture a deserter". Lower part decorated with pierced scrolls,
birds, cherub holding basket above his head.
Stem beautifully decorated with scrolls and cherub faces.
Terminal decorated with a windmill with rotatable blades.
Please look and inspect all the photos.
Not monogrammed.
Marked underside to a windmill house:
"800" for .800/1000 silver purity;
"Crescent and Crown" for German assay office;
script initials "SJL" into a circle -
- trademark for Jean L. Schlingloff (1907-1930)
Marks are not crisp and clear but readable.
M
ade in Hanau, Germany, ca1900's.
Approx.:
Length: 9-1/8in.  (232mm.)
Paddle (crosswise): 4in. x 2-5/8in.  (101mm. x 67mm.)
Weight: 2.24 troy oz.  (69.8 gr.)
Minor tarnish/patina into ornaments, what is not a defect.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
Rare for its pattern, maker and overall condition.
p.s.
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