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Tyne and Wear, UK
Antique Edwardian Enamel & Sterling Silver Bird Menu / Card Holders 1909
REF: C8342 / LA472622
£2,450
€2,862
$3,082
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel bird menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique Edwardian cast sterling silver menu holders have cylindrical bases.
Each piece is surmounted with an impressive silver model depicting individual game birds including: a grouse, a snipe, a partridge and a pheasant.
The cast silver birds each bear details reproducing the plumage and anatomical features, in addition to gem set eyes.
The silver gilt bases of these impressive menu card holders are encircled with an impressive panel of green hot enamel decoration and bear a plain vertical support to the posterior surface.
The emanating support and base of each piece retain the original gilding.
This impressive set of silver bird menu holders in silver is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'By Appointment to H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112, Regent St London'.
These exceptional menu holders were crafted by the renowned silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd.
Such original examples of this high quality and condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Origin: London, England
measurements
Grouse:-
Height 4.1cm/1.61'
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87'
Snipe:-
Length 2.9cm/1.14'
Height 4.1cm/1.61'
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87'
Partridge:-
Length 2.6cm/1.02'
Height 3.4cm/1.34'
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87'
Pheasant:-
Length 3.2cm/1.26'
Height 5.1cm/2.01'
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87'
Weight:-
3.9 troy ounces/122.7g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Edwardian Enamel & Sterling Silver Bird Menu / Card Holders 1909 (LA472622) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1909
condition
These impressive antique bird menu holders in silver are a superior gauge of silver and quality, as to be expected of this maker. Each piece is in exceptional presentation condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. The enamel decoration is in perfect condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each base are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these silver & enamel menu card holders.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1909
location
This Antique Edwardian Enamel & Sterling Silver Bird Menu / Card Holders 1909 is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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