An early 20^th century German silver nef, Hanau circa 1890 mark of Berthold Muller

the ship upon four kinetic wheels with axels, the lift off deck and twin masts with sails, centred with a canopy, a table to the centre populated with figures. Wirework rigging. The base embossed with mermaids with fish. Marked underneath with BM, a mark possibly TC with a fish above, and stamped JEPHCOTT (possibly for Albert Henry Jephcott).

Length – 25.5 cm / 10 inches

Weight – 846 grams / 27.2 ozt