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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Mansonic String Line Skirret 1923 Antique 78g
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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Mansonic String Line Skirret 1923 Antique 78g

1900 - 1920
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A very rare and interesting English antique solid sterling silver string line / skirret. They were used by builders and stone masons, so are a Masonic symbol, as well as surveyors and gardeners for marking out straight lines. It is hallmarked for London 1923 with the makers mark being difficult to decipher. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs, a little rough underneath see final photo. It measures over 5.75 inches (14.8cm) long by over 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide and weighs 78 grams including the string. A very rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA1151655
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33030
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A very rare and interesting English antique solid sterling silver string line / skirret.
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They were used by builders and stone masons, so are a Masonic symbol, as well as surveyors and gardeners for marking out straight lines.
The Silver Squirrel

It is hallmarked for London 1923 with the makers mark being difficult to decipher. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs, a little rough underneath see final photo. It measures over 5.75 inches (14.8cm) long by over 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide and weighs 78 grams including the string. A very rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151655
Dealers Internal Ref
33030
The Silver Squirrel
The Silver Squirrel
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Archive I RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER MANSONIC STRING LINE SKIRRET 1923 ANTIQUE 78g

Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Mansonic String Line Skirret 1923 Antique 78g

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RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER MANSONIC STRING LINE SKIRRET 1923 ANTIQUE 78g
RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER MANSONIC STRING LINE SKIRRET 1923 ANTIQUE 78g
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RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER MANSONIC STRING LINE SKIRRET 1923 ANTIQUE 78g
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