ANTIQUE SILVER MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS
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A handsome and rare pair of King Arthur Sterling Silver place card holders, having cast figural bodies, and sitting on circular wire-work bases. This elegant pair of silver menu or place card holders were made by F. J. Ross and Sons of London in 1937. The dimensions of this fine pair of silver King Arthur figural place card holders are height 7.5 cms (3 inches), diameter of ring bases 2.5 cms (1 inch), and they weigh a total of approx. 49g (1.6 troy ounces).
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£385 |
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Sterling Silver set of four place card holders, having very plain round bodies, and all in their original white satin and dark-blue velvet-lined presentation box. These beautiful silver place card holders were made by Sampson and Morden of Chester in 1922. The dimensions of this fine hand-made set of antique silver place card holders are diameter of bases 4 cms (1.5 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 149g (4.8 troy ounces).
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£545 |
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Sterling Silver set of six place card holders, having very plain round bodies, and all in their original white satin and dark-green velvet-lined presentation box. These beautiful silver place card holders were made by Sampson and Morden of Chester in 1911. The dimensions of this fine hand-made set of antique silver place card holders are diameter of bases 3 cms (1.25 inches), height 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 162g (5.2 troy ounces).
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£895 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver set of four menu or place card holders, having hand-pierced work with scrolls, three-leaf clovers, and heart-shaped cartouches. Please note that two are made in Birmingham in 1899, and two are marked sterling made in ca. 1890. Height 5 cms (2 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches). Total weight approx. 78g (2.5 troy ounces). |
£495 |
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A very handsome Sterling Silver set of six place card holders, each one with a cast model of a horse foal, and all in their original white satin and dark-blue velvet-lined presentation box. Made by J. B. Chatterley and Sons Ltd., of Birmingham in 1994. The dimensions of this fine hand-made set of silver place card holders are length 3 cms (1.25 inches), height 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 106g (3.4 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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An Antique Sterling Silver set of four place card holders, having cast bodies with winged seraphims over scroll and floral decoration, and sitting on half-circle wire-work bases. Made by Stuart Clifford of London in 1904. The dimensions of this fine set of antique silver place card holders are width 7.5 cms (3 inches), height 5 cms (2 inches), depth 4 cms (1.5 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 101g (3.3 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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A very handsome Sterling Silver set of six place card holders, each one with either a hand-engraved stag deer or pheasant mounted in a pointed ring on a round base, and all in their original white satin and dark-blue velvet-lined presentation box. Made by J. A. Campbell of London in 1991. The dimensions of this fine set of silver place card holders are diameter of bases 3 cms (1.25 inches), height 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 79g (2.5 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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An Antique Sterling Silver set of six place card holders, having shield-shaped bodies, each mounted in a pointed ring on an octagonal base, and all in their original satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by William Hutton of London in 1912. The dimensions of this fine set of antique silver place card holders are width of bases 3.5 cms (1.25 inches), height 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 140g (4.5 troy ounces). Please note that each on is engraved with a rampant lion. |
£795 |
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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver set of four place card holders, having cast bodies with reclining cherubs over scroll and floral decoration, and sitting on half-circle wire-work bases. Made by Samuel Jacob of London in 1894. The dimensions of this fine set of antique silver place card holders are width 7 cms (2.75 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), depth 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 106g (3.4 troy ounces). |
£795 |
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Sterling silver set of four Pheasant place card holders in original box, made in Chester, 1922. Length 4.5 cms. |
£850 |
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver pair of menu card holders with hare and pheasant figures, made by Grey and Co. of Birmingham in 1904. |
£975 |
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A very rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver set of twelve place card or menu card holders, having bodies in the shape of vintage motor cars, each mounted on a base with a semi-circular wire foot and slots for menus or place-cards. Made in Birmingham in 1907. The dimensions of this fine set of antique silver menu or place card holders are length 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), height 3 cms (1.2 inches), depth 3cms (1.2 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 221g (7 troy ounces). |
£2,675 |
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Learn more about antique silver MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS here.
Antique Silver MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS description:
A small piece of table silverware for holding place-setting cards for names, or a slightly larger holder for menu-cards.
Antique Silver MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS history:
A typical Victorian invention for the table to allow diners to be seated correctly, or to view the menu on offer. The earliest examples date from the mid 19th century, and they were made throughout the 20th century, and are still being made today.
Antique Silver MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS design:
Place card holders were often made in sets of four or more, whereas menu-card holders were made in less numbers, as normally there would be one menu-card holder per table, as opposed to one per seat for place-card holders. Place-card holders always have the same basic design with a flat base and a slot for holding the card vertically ons show, whereas menu-card holders were larger and were often designed with a supporting scroll or easel at the back. Many were made in interesting designs, often as animals, including those associated with hunting, shooting, and fishing.
Antique Silver MENU PLACE CARD HOLDERS collectors note:
A set of antique holders in unusual designs would command the highest price. Anything from the Victorian period in original condition and with a hunting, shooting, or fishing association, especially in their original presentation box, would be very collectable. Make sure that all the holders are hallmarked correctly and that the marks are the same across a set. Check any wire-work or piercing closely for damage or repairs.