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Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver swan menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection
These exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver menu/card holders have circular bases.
Each antique menu holder has been embellished with a cast three-dimensional swan design, ornamented with details reproducing the definition of each bird's plumage and anatomical features.
These impressive antique silver swan models each surmount a plain hallmarked circular design, with an integrated paralleling solid silver receiver to the centre.
The hallmarked bases of each silver swan menu holder are plain and unembellished.
Condition
These antique silver swan menu holders area superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration to each piece is very sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each base are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.
Dimensions
Length across wings 4.6cm/1.8'
Width from back of tail front to neck 3.9cm/1.5'
Height 4.6cm/1.8'
Total Weight
7.4 troy ounces/229g
Date: 1904
Origin: London, England
Item ref: C7657
- Creator:Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1904
- Condition:See product description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:
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