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Collections

Elias Geyer
Pair of Ostrich Egg Wine BottlesProbably 19th century or later

Not on view
Silver ostrich-form vessel with engraved feather detailing, an ostrich egg body mounted in metal, and a hinged lid, standing on a foliate relief base
Silver vessel in the form of a standing ostrich, with finely chased feather detailing on the body, an elongated neck, and clawed feet on an oval base with repousse scrollwork. A hinged opening is visible at the mid-body.
After
Elias Geyer
Germany, Leipzig, 1560-1634, active 1572-circa 1618
Title
Pair of Ostrich Egg Wine Bottles
Place Made
Germany, Naumberg
Date Made
Probably 19th century or later
Medium
Silver, ostrich egg
Dimensions
Height: 18 1/2 in. (46.99 cm)
Credit Line
William Randolph Hearst Collection
Accession Number
48.24.21a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design