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Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest

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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 Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • 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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