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Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
About the Item
Sterling silver George II meat skewer / paper knife.
A superb set of hallmarks applied by the London Assay Office:-
Lion - sterling silver guarantee mark
Leopard`s head - London Assay Office mark.
Letter C - Date mark for London 1758
W.C - Maker`s mark for William Cripps
(Mark registered with the London Assay Office)
A superb, large and heavy gauge paper knife - perfect for his desk.
Originally made as a meat skewer - to hold a piece of meat together, but now
just a perfect gift.
Amazing that it has lasted so long, in such wonderful condition, and is actually 265 years old. It has obviously never been used as it is in such fantastic condition, with no scratches, just some very light makes we would describe as patination.
length:- 304 millimetres / 11.97 inches.
Weight:- 103.6 grams / 3.33 troy ounces.
- Creator:William Cripps (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.97 in (30.4 cm)Width: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Depth: 0.16 in (4 mm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1758
- Condition:Definitely the best I have seen in 45 years trading.
- Seller Location:York, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7130232995392
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