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Antique Victorian sterling silver hair brush by James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield, hallmarked Lion passant, Crown and date letter “e” for 1897, weighing 171 g with about 90 g of silver, mounted on a wooden base with natural bristles, and dimensions 24 cm by 8.3 cm.
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Antique Victorian hair brush made by the renowned silversmith James Deakin & Sons in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
An authentic late Victorian sterling silver dressing table brush, clearly hallmarked and representative of the elegant silverware produced in Sheffield at the end of the 19th century.
The piece bears clear and authentic British hallmarks:
Lion passant – indicating sterling silver (.925)
Crown – mark of the Sheffield Assay Office
Date letter “e” – corresponding to the assay year 1897
Maker’s mark JD / JD&S for James Deakin & Sons
The brush features a beautifully detailed repoussé floral/foliate decoration, typical of late Victorian design. At the center there is an elegant oval cartouche, traditionally intended for a monogram.
Dimensions:
Length: 24 cm
Width: 8.3 cm
Thickness (without bristles): approx. 1 cm
Total weight: 171 g
Sterling silver (.925) mounted on a wooden base with natural bristles.
Based on the dimensions and the surface of the silver cover, the estimated silver content is approximately 90 g sterling silver
Good antique condition considering its age (about 128 years old).
Light signs of age and use with natural patina consistent with late 19th-century silver.
Strong custom made packing, registered shipping,
Antique Victorian hair brush made by the renowned silversmith James Deakin & Sons in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
An authentic late Victorian sterling silver dressing table brush, clearly hallmarked and representative of the elegant silverware produced in Sheffield at the end of the 19th century.
The piece bears clear and authentic British hallmarks:
Lion passant – indicating sterling silver (.925)
Crown – mark of the Sheffield Assay Office
Date letter “e” – corresponding to the assay year 1897
Maker’s mark JD / JD&S for James Deakin & Sons
The brush features a beautifully detailed repoussé floral/foliate decoration, typical of late Victorian design. At the center there is an elegant oval cartouche, traditionally intended for a monogram.
Dimensions:
Length: 24 cm
Width: 8.3 cm
Thickness (without bristles): approx. 1 cm
Total weight: 171 g
Sterling silver (.925) mounted on a wooden base with natural bristles.
Based on the dimensions and the surface of the silver cover, the estimated silver content is approximately 90 g sterling silver
Good antique condition considering its age (about 128 years old).
Light signs of age and use with natural patina consistent with late 19th-century silver.
Strong custom made packing, registered shipping,
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
171 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Sheffield
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
8.3 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1897
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