A Delightful George V Silver Buttonhole/ Lapel Flower Holder

Name: A Delightful George V Silver Buttonhole/ Lapel Flower Holder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1203087
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A delightful piece of practical silver, dating from the reign of George V. This is a hallmarked silver flower holder for a buttonhole or lapel. The body is of flattened cylindrical shape with an ova, flared rim. This example is unusually fitted with a lightly sprung clip to the inside to hold the stem of the chosen flower securely in place and a small hook to the reverse, helping it stay in the lapel when in use. These unusual silver items were given as gifts for weddings or other occasions when a buttonhole is required. A lovely, usable collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe.

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Very good, with no splits or holes. There are some blemishes to the reverse under the hook from use, this is photographed for clarity. These are not noticeable when the piece is being worn.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

Date :- Birmingham 1913.

Length :- 5.5 cms.

Width (widest point) :- 2.7 cms

Depth :- 1.5 cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.5cm (2.17")

Width

2.7cm (1.06")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1203087

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA2285

Dealers Notes

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Description

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These unusual silver items were given as gifts for weddings or other occasions when a buttonhole is required.

Andrew Cox Antiques

A lovely, usable collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A delightful George V silver buttonhole/ lapel flower holder — fig 1. A Delightful George V Silver Buttonhole/ Lapel Flower Holder

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe.

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Very good, with no splits or holes. There are some blemishes to the reverse under the hook from use, this is photographed for clarity. These are not noticeable when the piece is being worn.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

Date :- Birmingham 1913.

Length :- 5.5 cms.