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A Pair of Sterling Silver Horseshoe Menu Card Holders
Doubloon
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A Pair of Sterling Silver Horseshoe Menu Card Holders

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Doubloon
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A pair of American sterling silver menu card holders,in the form of horseshoes.,stamped sterling,and an indistinct makers name.c.1940s. In good condition.

Please ring or e-mil with any further questions.

Payment is by bank transfer or by Stripe,using debit or credit cards.

Uk postage £10,Royal Mail Special Delivery,insured,next day.

Europe £16

Out6side Europe £22

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Doubloon has dated these Sterling Silver Menu Holders to the 1940s.

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SA1097291
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D4203
Description
A pair of American sterling silver menu card holders,in the form of horseshoes.,stamped sterling,and an indistinct makers name.c.1940s. In good condition.

Please ring or e-mil with any further questions.

Payment is by bank transfer or by Stripe,using debit or credit cards.

Uk postage £10,Royal Mail Special Delivery,insured,next day.

Europe £16

Out6side Europe £22

Date of Manufacture

Doubloon has dated these Sterling Silver Menu Holders to the 1940s.

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SA1097291
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D4203
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A pair of sterling silver menu card holders featuring horseshoe-shaped tops mounted on circular stepped bases.
A pair of sterling silver horseshoe menu card holders
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A pair of sterling silver menu card holders featuring horseshoe-shaped tops mounted on circular stepped bases.
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Silver menu card holders gained popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as formal dining etiquette required clear placement for multi-course meals. Novelty motifs, particularly equestrian themes like horseshoes, were widely produced by British silversmiths as decorative table accessories.

These items were typically cast or stamped in solid sterling silver, often with weighted circular bases to provide stability. The horseshoe element was shaped with a precise slot to secure thick paper or cardstock menus.

Authentic British examples feature full hallmark stamps, including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Inspecting the clear definition of these marks helps verify age and origin.

Beyond formal dinner party settings, these pieces can be used on an office desk or console table to display business cards, small photographs, or handwritten notes, adding an accent of polished metalwork.

Clean silver items regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polish designed to remove oxidisation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that could scratch the delicate surface details.
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