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Set of Six Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders - Antique George V (1914)

£1,295.00

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

SKU A8204

These fine antique George V sterling silver menu 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.


Date: 1914

These impressive antique menu holders are a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

Each menu holder has been professionally polished and is in excellent presentation condition.

The menu holders have some natural fire marks in keeping with age.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each holder have wear in keeping with age and location.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique silverware.


Width of wishbone 2cm/0.8"

Diameter of base 4.3cm/1.7"

Height 4.6cm/1.8"


An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as these holders have weighted bases


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