Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight - Antique George V

This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver paperweight has been realistically modelled in the form of a knight chess piece.

The body of the paperweight is embellished with details replicating the horse's stylised anatomical features and segmented mane.

The horse's head knight piece surmounts a plain circular swept pedestal base.

The weighted base bears green baize to the underside.

This sterling silver horse head paperweight is a characterful desk object, celebrating equestrian heritage through finely modelled craftsmanship, and appealing to horse lovers and collectors of animal-themed silver.

Maker: James Deakin & Sons

Date: 1932

This antique sterling silver chess ornament is a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique silverware.

Height 14.8cm/5.83"

Length 10.1cm/3.98"

Width of body 3cm/1.18"

Diameter of base 7.5cm/2.95"