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Antique George V Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers Letter Openers

$1,964.52per set
£1,425per set
€1,664.04per set
CA$2,716.30per set
A$2,982.16per set
CHF 1,555.80per set
MX$36,088.27per set
NOK 19,499.52per set
SEK 18,373.67per set
DKK 12,421.60per set

About the Item

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; part of our silver animal related collection These fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver game skewers/letter openers have plain tapering blades. Each skewer is embellished with a cast sterling silver fox’s head ornamented with chased decoration to reproduce the definition of the fox's fur. The reverse of each skewer is plain and unembellished. Condition These antique game skewers are a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. The decoration to each piece is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each skewer are very clear. Dimensions Length 15 cm/5.9" Width of head 1.3cm/0.5" Height of head 2cm/0.75" Total weight 1.4 troy ounces/43.8g Maker: Munsey & Co. Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1932 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.
  • Creator:
    Munsey & Co. 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1932
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A23071stDibs: LU1200219454852

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