Rare George VI Silver Table Pot Gift from Sir Arthur Elvin

Name: Rare George VI Silver Table Pot Gift from Sir Arthur Elvin
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180579
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by William Rand Antiques

Description

A rare solid silver circular table box with brightly gilded interior given as a gift by Sir Arthur Elvin. The lid engraved WEMBLEY and features the Lion of Wembley. Inside is a type written note : Just a Souvenir of Wembley with Sir Arthur Elvin's Compliments and Thanks. 3rd April, 1948

Fully hallmarked for London 1947 and offered in superb condition throughout, professionally polished. 275 grams

Sir Arthur Elvin MBE (5 July 1899 – 4 February 1957) was a British businessman who was best known as the owner and operator of Wembley Stadium, London, and supporter of the 1948 Olympic Games, with Wembley hosting the opening and closing ceremonies.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1180579

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Description

A rare solid silver circular table box with brightly gilded interior given as a gift by Sir Arthur Elvin. The lid engraved WEMBLEY and features the Lion of Wembley.

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Inside is a type written note : Just a Souvenir of Wembley with Sir Arthur Elvin's Compliments and Thanks.

William Rand Antiques

3rd April, 1948

fig 1. Rare George VI Silver Table Pot Gift From Sir Arthur Elvin — fig 1. Rare George VI Silver Table Pot Gift from Sir Arthur Elvin

Fully hallmarked for London 1947 and offered in superb condition throughout, professionally polished. 275 grams

Sir Arthur Elvin MBE (5 July 1899 – 4 February 1957) was a British businessman who was best known as the owner and operator of Wembley Stadium, London, and supporter of the 1948 Olympic Games, with Wembley hosting the opening and closing ceremonies.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1180579