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Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
About the Item
A fine antique figural knife rest.
In sterling silver.
By Hilliard & Thomason - the storied makers of extremely fine silver objet from Birmingham, England.
Each end in the form of 2 crossed tennis racquets supported by a central bar with tennis ball form terminals.
Fully hallmarked to the base (and racquet) for Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, sterling silver, and 1893.
Simply a wonderful rare silver novelty!
Date:
1893
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is a spot of silver solder at the joint of one racquet (possibly from in the making). Otherwise, there are some light bends, some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Hilliard & Thomason
Pattern Name:
Tennis Racquets
Marks:
Hilliard & Thomason / Birmingham / sterling silver / 1893
Measurements:
Length: ca. 75mm
Width: ca. 37mm
Height: ca. 34mm
Weight: ca. 21.1 g
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- Creator:Hilliard & Thomason (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.34 in (3.4 cm)Width: 1.46 in (3.7 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1893
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 9182024181607DIINVBFSP24_AX1stDibs: LU1610242214842
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