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Antique George V Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers Letter Openers
About the Item
A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; part of our silver animal related collection
These fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver game skewers/letter openers have plain tapering blades.
Each skewer is embellished with a cast sterling silver fox’s head ornamented with chased decoration to reproduce the definition of the fox's fur.
The reverse of each skewer is plain and unembellished.
Condition
These antique game skewers are a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. The decoration to each piece is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each skewer are very clear.
Dimensions
Length 15 cm/5.9"
Width of head 1.3cm/0.5"
Height of head 2cm/0.75"
Total weight
1.4 troy ounces/43.8g
Maker: Munsey & Co.
Origin: Birmingham, England
Date: 1932
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- Creator:Munsey & Co. 1 (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1932
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
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