Antique Silver Sentry Box Menu Holders Sampson Mordan

A wonderfully rare and possibly unique set of antique sterling silver menu holders by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co. These Sentry Box Menu Holders are all clearly marked for Chester 1907 and carry not only the maker's mark for Sampson Mordan & Co but also the retailer's name and the Registration Mark of Rd512060. The 'sentries' featured are: the Royal Horse Artillery, the Gordon Highlanders, the Blues & Royals (Royal Horse Guards and First Dragoons) and the Irish Guard. There is some discolouration and crazing to the paintings and a couple of small chips inside the glass panels. The box has some staining and the inside satin is ripped at the hinges, but it is original and is also stamped for the retailer, Edwards and Sons, 161 Regent Street, London.