Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Lobster Picks

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six individually numbered antique Victorian English sterling silver Aesthetic style napkin rings - boxed; part of our silver dining collection This exceptional, fine and impressive set of antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a rounded rectangular form. The surfaces of these antique silver napkin rings...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Old English pattern fish cutlery set for six persons made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver fish flatware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver five piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional 5 piece antique condiment set...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver Triton pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection The pieces of this exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V Scottish sterling silver bullet shaped peppers; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. These impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver peppers...

An exceptionally fine cased set of six sterling silver mid century period tea or coffee spoons. Mark of AP&Co Ltd for Arthur Price & Co. Britannia Way...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1918 by George Howson, this handsome set of 12, Antique Sterling Silver Lobster Picks, are plain in style, and are presented in their original box. Each ...

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. A set of six cocktail glasses and six cocktail picks in hammered sterling silver. Design 479 A and 68 A. In very good condition. Stamped. The c...

Antique Victorian sterling silver set of 6 unusual napkin rings. Decorated and engraved with various plant leaves. The napkin rings are also numbered with engravings 1 to 6. T...

Hallmarked in London in 1787, this striking set of four George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced and eng...

Marianne by National sterling silver flatware set - 38 pieces. This set includes: Six knives, 8 3/4". Six forks, 7". Six teaspoons, 6". Six place soup spoons, 7 1/8". Six iced tea...