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Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Novelty Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin, London
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Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Novelty Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin, London

1940 - 1960
Description

A beautifully crafted silver gilt novelty surprise egg. Made in London in 1975 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 pair of enamelled butterflies one on a spring which allows it to move. The egg is in excellent condition and is number 40 in the set of 85 and comes in its original box with a certificate.

Weight; 190 grams or 6.2 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204680
Dealers Internal Reference
7821-033
Description
A beautifully crafted silver gilt novelty surprise egg. Made in London in 1975 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 pair of enamelled butterflies one on a spring which allows it to move.
The egg is in excellent condition and is number 40 in the set of 85 and comes in its original box with a certificate.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Weight; 190 grams or 6.2 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.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204680
Dealers Internal Ref
7821-033
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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United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2023
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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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