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Suffolk, UK
Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co
REF: RA1104 / LA574297
£325
€380
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2017Approved item1500 sales by dealerFree Delivery
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2017Approved item1500 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
A fine quality, rare Victorian silver pen and ruler wipe, modelled as a traditional boot scraper with hinged handles to either side. Set on its original leather base. Manufactured by Sampson Mordan & Co., the well known masters of high quality small Victorian collectable silver pieces. Hallmarked for London 1898 and lion passant marks to the handles also.
measurements
A larger example than many, it measures 8cm (3 1/8") wide and 2.5cm (1") high.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co (LA574297) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1898
condition
In excellent condition with no damage, or repair. Minor rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks. The leather base shows minor handling wear and the bristles remain in excellent order.
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Date of Manufacture:
1898
location
This Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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