Big heavy eagle

[Francisque]

Hello,

Opinion about this one please?
What's???

Thanks.

[Francisque]

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[Francisque]

30 cm diameter & weight 3Kgs.......any idea about what it is?

[Arran]

Interesting! It looks almost like a baptismal font...

[J. Wraith]

Likely a tray in which to drop calling cards.

[upbeek]

Lets see what Bob says , calling card tray haha

[upbeek]

Seriously it has nice detail to eagles head etc, the swaz looks a bit miss shaped , looks like it has verdigris and a quality metal type, however i have not seen anything similar this does not meen that i think it is fake!

[rlimike]

Likely a tray in which to drop calling cards.

i believe you are kinda correct. Follow the link►

http://nsdapuniforms.com/engine/insp...SDAP+Militaria

[Br. James]

I must agree with J. Wraith: based solely from what I see here and it's described dimensions, it certainly looks like the kind of tray one would expect to find either in a secretary's outer office or in the entrance hallway of a notable person's home, for the purpose of receiving calling cards and small notes from visitors. I've not seen its like before, but I find it quite interesting.

Br. James

[Thorsten B.]

An identical bowl has been auctioned by Hermann Historica a few years ago.

Nice period piece!

[Francisque]

Thanks to all.
Have you the Hermann Historica result for this item?
I'll post beter photos soon.

JC

[Francisque]

Just find another here:

http://www.germaniainternational.com/nazigeneral3.html

[Br. James]

You've got a very good eye, Francisque!

Br. James

[Erich B.]

I remember the first time I saw one of these and several old time collectors were pondering its intended use--one of the suggestions was that it was for holding a small pyre. Of course, the finish would quickly be ruined if it was used for holding embers. If anything, it was likely a decorative accent piece, and not meant specifically for holding anything.
Erich

[Francisque]

Other photos.
Dagger is here for give an idea about the size.