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Pair of Figural Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders
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Pair of Figural Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 May 2026 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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A beautiful pair of figural sterling silver owl menu holders. Perched on a cylindrical stepped plain base. Both menu holders are in good original condition. Maker: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham

Date: 1910

Weight: 400g including loaded base

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated these Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders to the 1910s.

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SA1200542
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MIS-P68539
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Description
A beautiful pair of figural sterling silver owl menu holders. Perched on a cylindrical stepped plain base. Both menu holders are in good original condition. Maker: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham

Date: 1910

Weight: 400g including loaded base

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated these Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200542
Dealers Internal Ref
MIS-P68539
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background. SOLD9 MAY 26
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Archive I A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background. SOLD9 MAY 26

Pair of Figural Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders

Archive II A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background. View II
Archive III A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background. View III
Archive IV A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background. View IV
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Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background.
Pair of Figural Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders
Ref: SA1200542
A pair of cast sterling silver menu holders featuring perched owls mounted on weighted round bases, viewed against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural owl pairs, Perched on rails, Weighted circular bases
  • SizeH 3.8 cm (1 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)

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Figural menu holders and place card stands gained immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as formal dining reached new levels of elaborate presentation. Silversmiths crafted these functional objects in whimsical animal, human, and botanical forms to amuse guests and denote seating arrangements at large banquets.

These pieces are typically fabricated from sterling silver, often utilising casting techniques for the figural elements such as owls or birds, which are then soldered onto weighted circular or oval bases. The bases frequently incorporate filled cores to provide stability, covered by a thin silver sheet on the underside.

Authenticity is verified by locating British hallmark stamps, which include the makers mark, the standard mark (such as a lion passant for sterling silver), the assay office town mark, and a date letter. Genuine antique examples also exhibit appropriate age-related surface wear, polishing marks, and natural patination rather than modern casting flaws.

These compact items integrate seamlessly into contemporary tablescapes by adding a touch of collected curiosity and narrative detail to formal dinner parties. They can also be displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or inside a glass cabinet to introduce metallic texture and historical character.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a high-quality non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to avoid removing the desirable darker patination in recessed areas. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemical dips, or scrubbing filled bases, as moisture can damage the internal weighting material.
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