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Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Silver Novelty Menu Holders to the 1910s.
Made By Horace Woodward & Co, London, 1910 - 1911
Each cast silver figure is embellished with details reproducing the characters period attire and anatomical features.
The Judy character is holding their baby in her arms.
These exceptional examples of antique silver are fitted with plain circular supports to the posterior surfaces.
Each character surmounts a plain hallmarked circular plateaued base.
Mr Pulcinella Punch and his wife Judy re-enact comical classic tales incorporating a wide range of 'guest' characters; many of these characters fall victim to the violent nature of Mr Punch's club. The enacted story typically involves Punch behaving foolishly, struggling with his wife Judy and the baby, all triumphant over the law whilst incorporating classic jokes and songs.
Maker: Horace Woodward & Co, London
Date: Mr Punch "P" 1910
Judy "p" 1911
Condition Very good having good clear makers marks
Height 5cm approx
Weight 71 grams
Reflections in the photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware
Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Silver Novelty Menu Holders to the 1910s.
Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné
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A Rare Pair of Silver Novelty Cast 'Punch and Judy' Card/menu Holders by Horace Woodward & Co, London 1910
