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Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight (1 of 11)
AC Silver
Flag of United KingdomTyne and Wear, UK
Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field. www.acsilver.co.uk
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35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond

Newcastle

Tyne and Wear

United Kingdom

NE2 2SU

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+441912 402645

LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2016856 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up

Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

REF: C9544 / LA559877
£2,450
€2,825
$3,302
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2016856 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver desk paperweight in the form of a knight chess piece; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver paperweight has been realistically modelled in the form of a knight chess piece. The body of the paperweight is embellished with details replicating the horse's stylised anatomical features and segmented mane. The horse's head knight piece surmounts a plain circular swept pedestal base. The weighted base bears green baize to the underside. This sterling silver horse head paperweight is a characterful desk object, celebrating equestrian heritage through finely modelled craftsmanship, and appealing to horse lovers and collectors of animal-themed silver. Dimensions Height 14.8cm/5.83' Length 10.1cm/3.98' Width of body 3cm/1.18' Diameter of base 7.5cm/2.95' Origin: Sheffield, England
measurements
Height:
5.83 in
Width:
1.18 in
Depth:
3.98 in
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight (LA559877) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1932
condition
This antique sterling silver chess ornament is a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique silverware.
additional info
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1932
location
This Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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