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Exquisite Edwardian Silver Sampson Mordan Owl Place Card Holder, Chester 1909
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver Sampson Mordan Owl Place Card Holder, Chester 1909

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 June 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

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.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Owl Place Card Holder to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142762
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI88
Description
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.
fig 1. A detailed close-up shot of an Edwardian sterling silver owl place card holder featuring amber glass eyes, standing on a circular base.
fig 1. Exquisite Edwardian Silver Sampson Mordan Owl Place Card Holder, Chester 1909

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.

fig 2. A detailed close-up shot of an Edwardian sterling silver owl place card holder featuring amber glass eyes, standing on a circular base.
fig 2. Exquisite Edwardian Silver Sampson Mordan Owl Place Card Holder, Chester 1909

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches

Base diameter: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card ove

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Owl Place Card Holder to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142762
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver Sampson Mordan Owl Place Card Holder, Chester 1909

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A detailed close-up shot of an Edwardian sterling silver owl place card holder featuring amber glass eyes, standing on a circular base.
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER SAMPSON MORDAN OWL PLACE CARD HOLDER, CHESTER 1909
Ref: SA1142762
A detailed close-up shot of an Edwardian sterling silver owl place card holder featuring amber glass eyes, standing on a circular base.
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  • ObjectPlace Card Holders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFeather engraving, Glass eyes, Circular base
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The Edwardian period, spanning from the accession of King Edward VII in 1901 to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, is characterised by a lighter, more exuberant aesthetic that frequently drew inspiration from eighteenth-century Georgian design alongside whimsical novelty items.

Pieces from this era were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as casting, repousse, chasing, and detailed hand-engraving, often paired with glass or enamel inserts to add realistic colour and texture.

Authenticity is verified by examining the British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver, a town assay mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of testing.

These items serve as sophisticated focal points when displayed on mantelpieces, desks, or dining tables, adding a layer of historical interest and curated detail to contemporary minimalist or maximalist interiors.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a high-quality, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the original patina and fine surface details.
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