Antique Victorian Silver Double Butt Marker

19th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

A very attractive antique solid sterling silver double butt or peg marker.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1869 with the maker's mark of George Unite.

This is quite unusual. Both hinged ends open to reveal eight pegs which are numbered 1 to 16. The case is engraved with foliage within latticework. There are centring initials on one side. The pegs are not hallmarked for silver and are clearly numbered.

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 55g

Width: 6.5cm

Height: 5cm

Depth: 1cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

6.5cm (2.56")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1032509

Dealers Internal Reference

C749

Description

A very attractive antique solid sterling silver double butt or peg marker.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1869 with the maker's mark of George Unite.

This is quite unusual. Both hinged ends open to reveal eight pegs which are numbered 1 to 16. The case is engraved with foliage within latticework. There are centring initials on one side. The pegs are not hallmarked for silver and are clearly numbered.

fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Double Butt Marker

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 55g

Width: 6.5cm

Height: 5cm

Depth: 1cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

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Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.