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Elizabeth II Pair of Silver Owl Place Nam Holders, London 1969
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Elizabeth II Pair of Silver Owl Place Nam Holders, London 1969

1940 - 1960
Sold 12 May 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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An impressive pair of Elizabeth II silver owl menu holders. Made in London in 1969 by the world famous Aspreys. The holders are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Each is fully hallmarked and has a place at the back to put a card in. They have glass eyes and each stands on a circular base. Beautiful collectable items.

Weight; 43 grams or 1.5 ozst for the pair approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Silver Owl Place Card Holders to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201335
Dealers Internal Reference
7659-541
Description
An impressive pair of Elizabeth II silver owl menu holders. Made in London in 1969 by the world famous Aspreys. The holders are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Each is fully hallmarked and has a place at the back to put a card in. They have glass eyes and each stands on a circular base. Beautiful collectable items.

Weight; 43 grams or 1.5 ozst for the pair approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Silver Owl Place Card Holders to the 1960s.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201335
Dealers Internal Ref
7659-541
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of small sterling silver owl place card holders with circular bases and inset glass or enamel eyes. SOLD12 MAY 26
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Archive I A pair of small sterling silver owl place card holders with circular bases and inset glass or enamel eyes. SOLD12 MAY 26

Elizabeth II Pair of Silver Owl Place Nam Holders, London 1969

Archive II A pair of small sterling silver owl place card holders with circular bases and inset glass or enamel eyes. View II
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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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A pair of small sterling silver owl place card holders with circular bases and inset glass or enamel eyes.
Elizabeth II pair of silver owl place nam holders, London 1969
Ref: SA1201335
A pair of small sterling silver owl place card holders with circular bases and inset glass or enamel eyes.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • Material[Silver, Enamel]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTextured feather detail, Circular weighted bases, Inset coloured eyes
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Silver place card holders gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as formal dining became increasingly elaborate, continuing into the mid-20th century with whimsical animal motifs.

They are typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional casting and hand-finishing techniques, often incorporating hallmarks to denote the assay office, year of production, and metal purity.

Authentic pieces bear genuine British hallmarks stamped into the metal, show natural age-related tarnishing, and exhibit crisp detail work characteristic of mid-century silversmithing rather than modern casting flaws.

They can be used for their original purpose during formal dinner parties or displayed as decorative miniature sculptures on a sideboard or mantelpiece.

Silver should be cleaned gently using a dedicated microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives that can wear away fine surface details and hallmarks.
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