Nymphenburg Figurine "Rhinoceros" designed by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt in 1770 (Germany) animal The higher proportion of silver

The higher proportion of silver is an indication of both the maximum material worth of the silverware and its greater resistance to tarnishing

which is optionally crowned by a ball of silver or semi-precious stone (tiger's eye

Typical of Wersin

In the early 20th century

Adorned with sepia vedute and lavish blue-and-gold decoration

Nymphenburg Figurine "Rhinoceros" designed by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt in 1770 (Germany) animal The higher proportion of silverThe original design for this rhinoceros was conceived by the court sculptor Peter Anton Verschaffelt back in 1770. His model for "Clara" was one of the first live examples of a rhinoceros to be put on show at the annual fairs and the royal courts of European monarchs.