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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass matchstriker; an addition to our ornamental collection

SKU: C1255

Price: £1,295.00

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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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Maker: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd

Date: 1912

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique glass and silver matchstriker is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The glass body is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique glassware.

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