A large German silver nef

A large German silver nef,

by Neresheimer of Hanau, with import marks for London 1925,

the hull modelled as a mythical dolphin, the figure head with a spout, embossed with cherubs and mythical figures, the rudder modelled as the tail, with an anchor and chain, on four pierced wheels, the deck with a pierced gallery and mounted with various figures of sailors and cannons, the stern with a lantern, flags and the Royal arms, the two masts in full sail and with crow's nests, the sails engraved with a stylised version of the Royal Coat of Arms and other European Coats of arms, the top of the masts with flags, the underside engraved 'Geoffrey J. Wardle, Kensington Guns, South Australia', height 71cm, approx. weight 105oz.