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Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Novelty Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin London
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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd

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    We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years
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    Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
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Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Novelty Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin London

1940 - 1960
Sold 1 January 1900 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

A beautifully crafted silver gilt novelty surprise egg. Made in London in 1967 by the Australian silversmith Stuart Devlin (1931-2018). Devlin was famous for his silver eggs and they have become very collectable. This one has a full set of hallmarks on the base and a part set on the top. Inside the surprise is a silver daisy head with a honey bee on a spring which allows it to move. The egg is in excellent condition and is number 40 in the set.

Weight; 130 grams or 4.2 ozst approx.

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 this piece to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204672
Dealers Internal Reference
7820-033
Description
A beautifully crafted silver gilt novelty surprise egg. Made in London in 1967 by the Australian silversmith Stuart Devlin (1931-2018). Devlin was famous for his silver eggs and they have become very collectable. This one has a full set of hallmarks on the base and a part set on the top. Inside the surprise is a silver daisy head with a honey bee on a spring which allows it to move. The egg is in excellent condition and is number 40 in the set.

Weight; 130 grams or 4.2 ozst approx.

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 this piece to the 1960s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204672
Dealers Internal Ref
7820-033
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

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

Dealer Profile

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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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 102
Items Sold 333
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Elizabeth II silver gilt novelty surprise egg, Stuart Devlin London
Elizabeth II silver gilt novelty surprise egg, Stuart Devlin London
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Elizabeth II silver gilt novelty surprise egg, Stuart Devlin London
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  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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