Edwardian Sterling Silver Bridge Stand Lion Mask Handles

A rare Edwardian sterling silver Bridge stand, hallmarked Birmingham, 1903, with lion mask handles, paw feet, and elegant raised Bridge script. Weighing 350 grams gross (Approx), this superb piece embodies the refinement of early 20th-century card-table silverware — a true collector’s example of British craftsmanship. Fully hallmarked Birmingham, 1903, and finely made in the early 20th-century tradition of luxury card-table accessories. The rectangular body bears the word Bridge in raised script, a stylish nod to the fashionable card game that defined Edwardian social evenings. Each end is adorned with a lion mask handle—a classic symbol of strength and dignity—while the stand rests elegantly on four paw feet. The interior has been restored to a wood and leather finish using original materials. The item has been professionally cleaned and sympathetically polished, preserving its period character while revealing a fine silver sheen. Sold with playing cards / score card pad & 4 bridge pencils.