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Six Beautiful Sterling Silver Harp Lyre Playing Maiden Buttons 1903 Cased
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Six Beautiful Sterling Silver Harp Lyre Playing Maiden Buttons 1903 Cased

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 March 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A very pretty cased set of six solid sterling silver Art Nouveau buttons. They are all hallmarked for Birmingham 1903 with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd (4) R&W (2) all the same design the two by R&W are slightly less defined. They have been beautifully made being cast with an image of a maiden playing a harp or lyre and retailed by Garrards possibly c1970 looking at the case, it has light marks to the lid silk. They are all in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The case is also superb. They measure over 0.75 inch (2.2cm) across and have a combined weigh 20 grams excluding the case. A super quality set.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Buttons to the Edwardian era.

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SA1098331
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12541
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A very pretty cased set of six solid sterling silver Art Nouveau buttons.
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They are all hallmarked for Birmingham 1903 with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd (4) R&W (2) all the same design the two by R&W are slightly less defined.
The Silver Squirrel

They have been beautifully made being cast with an image of a maiden playing a harp or lyre and retailed by Garrards possibly c1970 looking at the case, it has light marks to the lid silk. They are all in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The case is also superb. They measure over 0.75 inch (2.2cm) across and have a combined weigh 20 grams excluding the case. A super quality set.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Buttons to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098331
Dealers Internal Ref
12541
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Archive I A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Six Beautiful Sterling Silver Harp Lyre Playing Maiden Buttons 1903 Cased

Archive II A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case. View II
Archive III A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case. View III
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Archive X A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case. View X
Archive XI A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case. View XI
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Items Sold 2,800
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A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case.
SIX BEAUTIFUL STERLING SILVER HARP LYRE PLAYING MAIDEN BUTTONS 1903 CASED
Ref: SA1098331
A set of six round sterling silver buttons featuring a maiden playing a harp, presented in a dark fitted display case.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectButtons
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHarp lyre, Maiden figure, Figural relief, Circular border

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Store them in acid-free environments away from direct sunlight, and clean them sparingly with a soft microfiber cloth to preserve the natural patina and prevent abrasive wear.

Framed shadow boxes or specialized display cases on a gallery wall or tabletop surface allow these intricate miniatures to be appreciated as sculptural art.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks indicating the silver standard, assay office, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate construction methods and wear consistent with age.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, repousse, and chaser work, often housed in velvet-lined leatherette presentation cases.

Edwardian silverwork often features lighter, more delicate craftsmanship inspired by neoclassical motifs, floral designs, and musical themes like lyres and harps.
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