Gieves Ltd - Table service - Silver - menu card holder

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

Estimate  € 170 - € 210
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Description from the seller

1. G.J.Ltd → maker
2. anchor → Birmingham hallmark
3. lion passant → sterling silver (925)
4. letter L → year letter
5. king's head → duty mark
6. in addition, GIEVES LTD present

Maker

The G.J.Ltd brand belongs to:

Gieves Ltd

This was a well-known London supplier of:
• naval uniforms
• military accessories
• luxury gifts for officers

They often had silver pieces made in Birmingham.

Year

The year letter L with this font in Birmingham stands for:

1910

The duty-head (king's head) also confirms that it is pre-1914.

What the object is

This is a silver napkin ring holder / place card holder in the shape of a crown.

This kind of piece was used at:
• formal dinners
• naval or officers’ mess
• luxury tables

A napkin ring or card could be placed in the crown.

• English sterling silver
• dated 1910
• from Gieves (military connection)

1. G.J.Ltd → maker
2. anchor → Birmingham hallmark
3. lion passant → sterling silver (925)
4. letter L → year letter
5. king's head → duty mark
6. in addition, GIEVES LTD present

Maker

The G.J.Ltd brand belongs to:

Gieves Ltd

This was a well-known London supplier of:
• naval uniforms
• military accessories
• luxury gifts for officers

They often had silver pieces made in Birmingham.

Year

The year letter L with this font in Birmingham stands for:

1910

The duty-head (king's head) also confirms that it is pre-1914.

What the object is

This is a silver napkin ring holder / place card holder in the shape of a crown.

This kind of piece was used at:
• formal dinners
• naval or officers’ mess
• luxury tables

A napkin ring or card could be placed in the crown.

• English sterling silver
• dated 1910
• from Gieves (military connection)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
23.5 g
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Title additional information
menu card holder
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/brand
Gieves Ltd
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Vintage
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
The NetherlandsVerified
61
Objects sold
100%
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