Lot 216
A Victorian silver trinket dish, the heart shaped dish with pierced gallery, decorated with...
Monday 17 March 2014 | 10:00 | Lots: 479
Lot 216
A Victorian silver trinket dish, the heart shaped dish with pierced gallery, decorated with...
Lot 216
Lot Description
A Victorian silver trinket dish, the heart shaped dish with pierced gallery, decorated with scrolling bows and ribbons surrounding a hammered central section, hallmarked A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), Birmingham 1897. Together with a further silver octagonal bonbon dish with pierced gallery standing on four garland mounted split scroll feet, hallmarked The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co, Birmingham 1910, and a silver cased clock (A.F), with hinged handle and personal inscription to the top, hallmarked Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1905. Gross silver weight 6.69 ozt (208.1 grams). (3).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. The Victorian dish has small deeper scratches, patches of discolouration to the main section, the shape is slightly distorted but not badly. The octagonal dish is in good condition, patches of discolouration and heavier tarnishing, manufacturer's stamp to the base, maker's mark partially rubbed, some edged slightly dented, some heavier scratched to the central section. The carriage clock would require attention and refurbishment and possibly only suitable for parts, the case is badly dented, marked and tarnished, Presentation inscription still legible, rear door does not close flush, clock mechanism internally not secure, face is possibly porcelain and is marked and cracked, one hand missing, cannot guarantee working order, maker's mark rubbed.
Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.