Set of 4 Antique Silver & Enamel Menu Holder / Place Card 1904 Birds Pheasant

A set of four Antique George III solid Silver Sauce Tureens in a Classic oval form and standing on a square base. Each Tureen has a pair of impressive handles and the fitted domed lids have a reeded oval finial. Each Tureen has a large engraved armorial on the side while the lids have small crests. Made in London in 1793 by Robert Sharp. Approx. Total Weight- 2806g / 90.2oz Approx. Height- 15.6cm Approx. Length incl. handles- 24.9cm Approx. Width- 10.7cm This set of Sauce Tureen has Full English Hallmarks on Lids & Bases. The Georgian Sauce Tureens...

A pair of Antique Solid Silver Pheasants made in a classic style with a lovely attention to detail. The pair consists of a Cock Pheasant and a Hen Pheasant, each unique and modelled in individual poses. Made in Germany in c. 1900. Total Weight - 1694g / 54.47oz Approx. Length Cock Pheasant - 35.8cm Approx. Height Cock Pheasant - 18.1cm Approx. Length Hen - 36cm Approx. Height Hen - 16.6cm This Pair of Silver Pheasants...

A large and impressive pair of Antique Silver Pheasants. These Model Pheasants have a lovely attention to detail and feature inset glass eyes....

A magnificent pair of Antique Continental Silver Pheasants of notably large size. The pair of Silver Pheasants comprises of a Cock Pheasant and Hen Pheasant...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel bird menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware co...

Set of 4 Edwardian sterling silver place card holders. Made by Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd. in Chester, 1904-6. Each: Two flat discs mounted to flat and circular base. Front disc smalle...

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 four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver menu card holders...