Lot 275
An Edwardian pair of large silver mounted clothes brushes, of oval form with detailed embossed...
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Lot 275
An Edwardian pair of large silver mounted clothes brushes, of oval form with detailed embossed...
Lot 275
Lot Description
An Edwardian pair of large silver mounted clothes brushes, of oval form with detailed embossed mounts depicting a hunting scene with huntsman blowing a hunting horn, standing over a fox, surrounded by the pack of hounds, with the remaining field approaching. Hallmarked William Aitken, Chester 1901. Length 5 1/2 inches (14 cm), width 3 1/2 inches (9 cm).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and heavy tarnishing commensurate with age and use. There are numerous dents to the edge of the silver mounts and in areas does not sit flush to the wood.. There is a slight loss of definition in places, more to one than the other. There is a small patch to the right hand side of one, across one rider, which is discoloured and dented. Small hairline cracks are in evidence around the rim. The bristles are relatively full and in good order. The hallmarks are clear and legible but rubbed.
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