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Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

1920 - 1940
For Sale by AC Silver
Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver desk paperweight in the form of a knight chess piece; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection.

This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver paperweight has been realistically modelled in the form of a knight chess piece.

The body of the paperweight is embellished with details replicating the horse's stylised anatomical features and segmented mane.

The horse's head knight piece surmounts a plain circular swept pedestal base.

The weighted base bears green baize to the underside.

This sterling silver horse head paperweight is a characterful desk object, celebrating equestrian heritage through finely modelled craftsmanship, and appealing to horse lovers and collectors of animal-themed silver.

Condition

This antique sterling silver chess ornament is a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Height 14.8cm/5.83'

Length 10.1cm/3.98'

Width of body 3cm/1.18'

Diameter of base 7.5cm/2.95'

Maker: James Deakin & Sons

Date: 1932

Origin: Sheffield, England

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.8cm (5.83")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
10.1cm (3.98")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Paperweight to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190532
Dealers Internal Reference
C9544
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver desk paperweight in the form of a knight chess piece; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection.
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This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver paperweight has been realistically modelled in the form of a knight chess piece.
AC Silver
fig 1. A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

The body of the paperweight is embellished with details replicating the horse's stylised anatomical features and segmented mane.

The horse's head knight piece surmounts a plain circular swept pedestal base.

fig 2. A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

The weighted base bears green baize to the underside.

This sterling silver horse head paperweight is a characterful desk object, celebrating equestrian heritage through finely modelled craftsmanship, and appealing to horse lovers and collectors of animal-themed silver.

fig 3. A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

Condition

This antique sterling silver chess ornament is a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Height 14.8cm/5.83'

Length 10.1cm/3.98'

Width of body 3cm/1.18'

Diameter of base 7.5cm/2.95'

Maker: James Deakin & Sons

Date: 1932

Origin: Sheffield, England

A video is available upon request.

Height
14.8cm (5.83")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
10.1cm (3.98")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Paperweight to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190532
Dealers Internal Ref
C9544
AC Silver
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Archive I A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.

Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

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A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.
Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight
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A sterling silver desk paperweight sculpted in the form of a chess knight horse head set upon a polished circular pedestal base.
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FAQs

During the George V era from 1910 to 1936, silver desk accessories were produced for personal offices, frequently featuring equestrian motifs, classic figures, and formal proportions.

Antique silver paperweights were formed from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring weighted interior bases filled with lead or resin to ensure stability on writing surfaces.

Authentic George V silver objects feature official British hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, an assay office mark, a date letter, and a makers mark stamped into the metal surface.

A silver desk ornament can be positioned on top of stacked hardback books, arranged beside leather stationery on a study desk, or styled on a library shelf.

Silver accessories should be dusted with a clean microfibre cloth and cleaned using a dedicated silver polishing paste to remove tarnish while preserving natural surface oxidation.
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