Glass and Sterling Silver Matchstriker - Antique George V (1912)

Description

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and glass matchstriker has a globular form to a circular shaped well.

The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.

The glass body surmounts an impressive circular shaped dished well, featuring a raised rounded border with paralleling applied moulded decoration to the rim.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with an oak wood insert to the underside of the base; this insert indicates the high quality of the piece.

The underside of the well bears the retailer's mark 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, 112 Regent Street W', in addition to the full hallmarks.

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