Lot 348
A selection of items to include a matched pair of 1930's silver napkin rings, each of circular...
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Lot 348
A selection of items to include a matched pair of 1930's silver napkin rings, each of circular...
Lot 348
Lot Description
A selection of items to include a matched pair of 1930's silver napkin rings, each of circular engine-turned form with beaded edge, personally engraved cartouche and with stained wood lining, hallmarked Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham 1934 & 1935, Pat No. 325841. Together with six mid-Victorian and later silver napkin rings, three personally engraved, various dates and maker's marks, a late Victorian silver trinket dish, of heart shaped pierced form raised upon three ball feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1896, two further silver trinket dishes, a graduated pair of pin dishes marked with Egyptian assay marks, a 1960's silver bud vase with filled base, etc. Gross weighable silver 9.5 ozt (295.5 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In varied state, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The pair of 1930's napkin rings are engraved 'S. M. C Oslo Trial 1936 Miss N. Procter'. Three of the singular napkin rings have personal engravings, many have loss of definition to the decoration and slightly mis-shaped/bumped. The late Victorian trinket dish has minor compression to the centre from the ball feet. The graduated pin dishes have Egyptian assay marks including city mark, national mark and date letter, the smaller dish has a noticeable dent to the centre. The bud vase has a filled base and minor dent to the stem. The silver mounted dwarf candlestick has a filled base with significant creases around the edge of the silver and a plastic base. The fork has engraved initials to the terminal. The silver handled butter knife has a base metal blade. Another napkin ring is marked 'Solid Silver'. All pieces would benefit from a clean and polish. Majority of hallmarks clear and legible.
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