This is a very collectable Sampson Mordan silver owl menu holder, or place holder. The cast silver body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful amber glass eyes. The back with slot for a card, the owl resting on a fully hallmarked circular plinth. Sampson Mordan is a renowned silversmith and is very collectable. He became famous for producing high quality, innovative novelty items, which enjoyed wide appeal. The firm existed between 1823 and 1941.
Hallmarks:
SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter ''I'' for 1909.
RD number: 4303091
Condition:
Very good.
Silver owl in very good condition.
Base in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Base diameter: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Delivery:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Internal Reference: MAI88
Antique Number: SA1142762
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Height is 3cm (1.2inches)
Width is 3.5cm (1.4inches)
Depth is 3.5cm (1.4inches)
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