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An Exceptional Pair of Fox & Hound Menu/card Holders
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An Exceptional Pair of Fox & Hound Menu/card Holders

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 August 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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An exceptional pair of silver menu holders. These fine items are in superior gauge silver with one featuring a hound and the other a fox. All forms of hunting items are very collectable and these fully cast examples are both rare and desirable. A fine collector's item with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Henry Hodson Plante.

Date :- London 1922.

Height :- 4 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Width :- 5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Menu Card Holders to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1045442
Dealers Internal Reference
12521
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Description
An exceptional pair of silver menu holders. These fine items are in superior gauge silver with one featuring a hound and the other a fox.
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All forms of hunting items are very collectable and these fully cast examples are both rare and desirable.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A fine collector's item with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of cast silver menu card holders featuring sculptural figures of a fox and a hound set against architectural arches.
fig 1. An Exceptional Pair of Fox & Hound Menu/card Holders

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Henry Hodson Plante.

Date :- London 1922.

Height :- 4 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Width :- 5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Menu Card Holders to the 1920s.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045442
Dealers Internal Ref
12521
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Archive I A pair of cast silver menu card holders featuring sculptural figures of a fox and a hound set against architectural arches. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A pair of cast silver menu card holders featuring sculptural figures of a fox and a hound set against architectural arches.
An exceptional pair of fox & hound menu/card holders
Ref: SA1045442
A pair of cast silver menu card holders featuring sculptural figures of a fox and a hound set against architectural arches.
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  • ObjectTable Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFox and hound figures, Architectural arch, Textured ground
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Menu card holders became popular during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as formal dining grew increasingly elaborate, requiring designated markers for multi-course meals.

These items are typically cast or stamped in sterling silver, often featuring detailed sculptural elements created through traditional silversmithing and chasing techniques.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear hallmarks indicating the metal purity, makers mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside appropriate age-related patina and wear.

They can be displayed on a sideboard or used functionally on a dining table to introduce metallic texture, historical interest, and a curated focal point.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialized polish only when necessary, avoiding harsh dips that can strip desirable patination, and stored in a dry environment.
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