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Beautiful Art Nouveau Antique Maiden Sterling Silver Menu Holder 1904.
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for sale €158     $171
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Beautiful Art Nouveau Antique Maiden Sterling Silver Menu Holder 1904.

1900 - 1920
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A stunning English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver menu holder. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 1.75 inches (4.6cm) across the base by almost 1.5 inches (3.9cm) tall and weighs 20 grams. A very nice piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Art Nouveau Menu Holder to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09648829
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter 'e' stamped on the base: 1904.
Flowing whiplash hair framing the maiden profile: high Art Nouveau taste.
Gentle rubbing on the raised curls and nose: normal handling wear.
Turned domed base with pattern number underneath: traditional workshop manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1235547
Dealers Internal Reference
405/63/41
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Description
A stunning English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver menu holder.
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It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall).
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 1.75 inches (4.6cm) across the base by almost 1.5 inches (3.9cm) tall and weighs 20 grams. A very nice piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Art Nouveau Menu Holder to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09648829
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Birmingham date letter 'e' stamped on the base: 1904.
Flowing whiplash hair framing the maiden profile: high Art Nouveau taste.
Gentle rubbing on the raised curls and nose: normal handling wear.
Turned domed base with pattern number underneath: traditional workshop manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235547
Dealers Internal Ref
405/63/41
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An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop.

Beautiful Art Nouveau Antique Maiden Sterling Silver Menu Holder 1904.

Archive II An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop. View V
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An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop.
BEAUTIFUL ART NOUVEAU ANTIQUE MAIDEN STERLING SILVER MENU HOLDER 1904.
Ref: SA1235547
An Art Nouveau sterling silver menu holder featuring a relief profile of a maiden with flowing hair framed by a circular wire loop.
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  • ObjectPlace Card Holders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMaiden profile, Flowing hair, Circular wire loop, Relief casting

This Edwardian sterling silver menu holder belongs to the Art Nouveau period and takes the form of a table accessory for dining tables. The piece displays a silver colour with a relief casting of a maiden profile, long flowing hair, and tiny flowers along the top edge, all set within a circular wire loop. It stands on a rounded base and shows no dings, splits, or repairs. The visible details include the high-relief profile carving of the woman facing right, the swirling tendrils of her hair extending outwards, and the plain arched wire framing the medallion. Measuring 4.6 cm across the base by 3.9 cm tall, the item is small enough to sit upon a dining table center alongside place settings to hold menus or cards. It suits everyday use during formal dinner parties or as a decorative collector piece within a dining room display cabinet. The solid silver construction provides a sturdy foundation, while the relief decoration reflects the organic motifs characteristic of turn-of-the-century design.

FAQs

Art Nouveau silver design, prominent from the late 1890s to 1910, is characterised by organic forms, sinuous whiplash lines, and natural motifs such as stylized flora, fauna, and human figures in profile.

Antique silver menu holders were typically produced using die-stamping or casting techniques to create high-relief decorative fronts, which were then soldered to a weighted base and a rear wire loop designed to secure card stock.

Authentic British sterling silver from the Edwardian period features a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, an assay office symbol, a makers mark, and a specific date letter.

These functional objects can be repurposed on modern dining tables or desks to hold place cards, photographs, business cards, or small handwritten notes.

Sterling silver should be cleaned gently using a specialized silver polishing cloth or a mild silver foam wash applied with a soft sponge, avoiding abrasive chemicals that can remove natural tarnish within recessed details.
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