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A Charming Edwardian Silver Mounted Letter Holder
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A Charming Edwardian Silver Mounted Letter Holder

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming piece of Edwardian silverware. This is a silver mounted post card or letter holder, in the Art Nouveau taste. The silver is pierced and features scrolling and floral motifs and is delightfully embossed to the centre with the words 'Post Cards'. The body is of a dark stained wood, standing on a raised and weighted base for stability. A lovely item, from a bygone era that can be used for its intended purpose, or to hold letters, note paper, tissues or napkins. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits to the silver. There are a couple of small losses to the wooden surround, as shown in the photographs. This is commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1903.

Maker :- Charles Penny Brown.

Width :- 16 cms. (widest point).

Height :- 8.3 cms.

Depth :- 4 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Letter Holder to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212497
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2172
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Description
A charming piece of Edwardian silverware. This is a silver mounted post card or letter holder, in the Art Nouveau taste.
The silver is pierced and features scrolling and floral motifs and is delightfully embossed to the centre with the words 'Post Cards'.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The body is of a dark stained wood, standing on a raised and weighted base for stability. A lovely item, from a bygone era that can be used for its intended purpose, or to hold letters, note paper, tissues or napkins. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Edwardian wooden postcard holder featuring an intricate repousse silver mount embossed with the words Post Cards.
fig 1. A Charming Edwardian Silver Mounted Letter Holder

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits to the silver. There are a couple of small losses to the wooden surround, as shown in the photographs. This is commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1903.

Maker :- Charles Penny Brown.

Width :- 16 cms. (widest point).

Height :- 8.3 cms.

Depth :- 4 cms.

Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Letter Holder to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212497
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2172
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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An Edwardian wooden postcard holder featuring an intricate repousse silver mount embossed with the words Post Cards.
A charming Edwardian silver mounted letter holder
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An Edwardian silver-mounted letter holder is a desktop accessory crafted during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), designed to organize letters, postcards, and incoming correspondence. These items typically feature a wooden structure fitted with decorative sterling silver mounts on the front face.

These pieces were commonly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or ebony, combined with hallmarked sterling silver mounts. The silver elements were often decorated using repousse, chasing, or die-stamping techniques to create intricate foliate and scroll patterns.

Authentic British Edwardian silver mounts feature a full set of official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. The decorative motifs of this era frequently feature stylized scrolls, foliage, and embossed script.

An antique letter holder can be positioned on a contemporary home office desk, an entryway console table, or a sideboard to serve as a functional organizer for daily mail, business cards, or art prints.

Gently clean the silver mounts using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polishing cream, taking care not to allow chemical cleaners to contact the underlying wood. Protect the timber frame by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish periodically.
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