An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel bird menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique Edwardian cast sterling silver menu holders have cylindrical bases.
Each piece is surmounted with an impressive silver model depicting individual game birds including: a grouse, a snipe, a partridge and a pheasant.
The cast silver birds each bear details reproducing the plumage and anatomical features, in addition to gem set eyes.
The silver gilt bases of these impressive menu card holders are encircled with an impressive panel of green hot enamel decoration and bear a plain vertical support to the posterior surface.
The emanating support and base of each piece retain the original gilding.
This impressive set of silver bird menu holders in silver is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer''s mark ''By Appointment to H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112, Regent St London''.
These exceptional menu holders were crafted by the renowned silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd.
Such original examples of this high quality and condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These impressive antique bird menu holders in silver are a superior gauge of silver and quality, as to be expected of this maker.
Each piece is in exceptional presentation condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp.
The enamel decoration is in perfect condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each base are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these silver & enamel menu card holders.
Dimensions
Grouse
Height 4.1cm/1.61''
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87''
Snipe
Length 2.9cm/1.14''
Height 4.1cm/1.61''
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87''
Partridge
Length 2.6cm/1.02''
Height 3.4cm/1.34''
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87''
Pheasant
Length 3.2cm/1.26''
Height 5.1cm/2.01''
Diameter of base 2.2cm/0.87''
Weight
3.9 troy ounces/122.7g
Maker: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd
Date: 1909
Origin: London, England
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...br>Internal Reference: C8342
Antique Number: SA1037159
Dateline of this antique is 1900
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