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An Unusual Pair of Silver Menu Holders
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An Unusual Pair of Silver Menu Holders

1900 - 1920
Description

These superb silver menu holders date to the reign of King George V. Each holder stands on a round flat base, with a wirework support frame to the back. The fronts are also rounded and rather unusually feature a 'window' aperture. The frame of the aperture can be removed to allow photographs, initials of the user, small personal items or anything that the user should wish to place into the inside of the menu holder, creating a very personalised feel.

The holders are presented here with a blue fabric inside, which is easily removed if desired.

These interesting examples are of good gauge silver, rare and make for a collectable and usable dining table item. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1926.

Maker :- William Base & Sons.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 3.5 cms.

Aperture area :- 2.5 cms x 1 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Enamel Menu Holders to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159644
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2161
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Description
These superb silver menu holders date to the reign of King George V. Each holder stands on a round flat base, with a wirework support frame to the back. The fronts are also rounded and rather unusually feature a 'window' aperture. The frame of the aperture can be removed to allow photographs, initials of the user, small personal items or anything that the user should wish to place into the inside of the menu holder, creating a very personalised feel.
fig 1. A pair of circular silver menu holders featuring deep blue enamelled centres set on flat round bases.
fig 1. An Unusual Pair of Silver Menu Holders

The holders are presented here with a blue fabric inside, which is easily removed if desired.

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These interesting examples are of good gauge silver, rare and make for a collectable and usable dining table item.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 2. A pair of circular silver menu holders featuring deep blue enamelled centres set on flat round bases.
fig 2. An Unusual Pair of Silver Menu Holders

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1926.

Maker :- William Base & Sons.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 3.5 cms.

Aperture area :- 2.5 cms x 1 cm.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Enamel Menu Holders to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159644
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2161
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A pair of circular silver menu holders featuring deep blue enamelled centres set on flat round bases.
An unusual pair of silver menu holders
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FAQs

Silver menu holders were introduced in late nineteenth-century formal dining settings to display individual or shared printed dinner menus and place cards for guests.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring enamel, cast motifs, or engine-turned detailing on weighted bases.

Authentic examples usually feature stamped official hallmarks indicating the silver purity, maker, assay office, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate joining and clipping mechanisms.

Beyond formal dining tables, these holders can be positioned on desks or sideboards to display photographs, business cards, or small artwork.

Carefully wipe the surfaces with a soft, lint-free cotton cloth and non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the enamel inserts.
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