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Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Engine Turned Pencil Sharpener 1931 Art Deco
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Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Engine Turned Pencil Sharpener 1931 Art Deco

1920 - 1940
Sold 16 February 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb rare English Art Deco sterling silver pencil sharpener. It is hallmarked for London 1931 with the maker being Asprey & Co Ltd. It has been nicely designed being engine turned. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, slight push to the base possibly from the hallmarks being struck (see final photo), also although it works it could do with sharpening - this is easy to do by simply removing the screw and using a metal file. It measures approx. 1.25 inches (3cm) across by 0.75 inch (1.7cm) tall and weighs 26 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Engine Turned Pencil Sharpener to the 1930s.

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A superb rare English Art Deco sterling silver pencil sharpener. It is hallmarked for London 1931 with the maker being Asprey & Co Ltd. It has been nicely designed being engine turned. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, slight push to the base possibly from the hallmarks being struck (see final photo), also although it works it could do with sharpening - this is easy to do by simply removing the screw and using a metal file. It measures approx. 1.25 inches (3cm) across by 0.75 inch (1.7cm) tall and weighs 26 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Engine Turned Pencil Sharpener to the 1930s.

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SA1124079
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Archive I A cylindrical sterling silver pencil sharpener featuring an intricate engine-turned geometric pattern and a central blade aperture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A cylindrical sterling silver pencil sharpener featuring an intricate engine-turned geometric pattern and a central blade aperture.
RARE ASPREY STERLING SILVER ENGINE TURNED PENCIL SHARPENER 1931 ART DECO
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A cylindrical sterling silver pencil sharpener featuring an intricate engine-turned geometric pattern and a central blade aperture.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine turned guilloche pattern, Knurled edge rim, Circular aperture

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Preserve sterling silver by gently cleaning it with a specialized microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and storing it in a dry environment to control oxidation.

These items can be displayed as functional desk accents, placed on top of stacked books, or integrated into a curated vignette on a mantelpiece or office surface to add metallic texture.

Authentic pieces usually bear official assay office hallmarks, maker marks, and show natural signs of age-related patina and wear consistent with high-grade sterling silver manufacturing.

Luxury items from this period were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hallmarking to verify metal purity, alongside glass, leather, and hardwoods.

Art Deco design typically features geometric patterns, streamlined shapes, and intricate surface treatments like engine turning, reflecting the industrial modernity of the 1920s and 1930s.
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