German silver hanap in a naturalistic style – Pineapple desi - Lot 158

German silver hanap in a naturalistic style – Pineapple design – 20th century German silver hanap featuring a remarkable naturalistic design depicting a pineapple. The removable body features a surface entirely composed of raised scales, topped by an openwork lid depicting the fruit’s crown. The stem is adorned with finely crafted foliage, tendrils, and plant motifs, while the base echoes the same organic decorative style. The interior is gilded. With its sculptural execution and exotic iconography, this piece follows in the tradition of decorative hanaps and 20th-century presentation silverware. Evidence of a previous restoration is visible on the main fastening screw. Detail, Height: 34 cm – Width: 10 cm – Weight: 0.533 kg.