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Lot 150 - A stunning John Huffam King & Son (London) sterling silver chatelaine, c.1894, in pierced rococo style with green man face links, including a set of accessories: a Sampson Mordan & Co. (London) stamp wallet with leather interior, c.1896, a silver and ivory dance card with two pads, hallmarked indistinctly for Birmingham, c.1892, possibly maker Colen Hewer Cheshire, a pair of George Unite (Birmingham) c.1873 scissors on belcher chain with slipcase with steel shears, partly marked, a silver vesta case hallmarked possibly for Arthur & John Zimmerman (Birmingham), c.1896, and a Sampson Mordan & Co. propelling pencil in case, marked 'S. Mordan & Co.' to body of pencil when extended, appears unmarked, possibly silver case and silverplate body

Stamp wallet interior in used condition; light wear, tarnish, and polishing remains to overall, some marks part indistinct

Total weight approx.: 253g
Pencil when extended; 10cm (L)
Chatelaine only length: 20cm (L)
Total length:

Auction 1203 - Antiques, Vintage & Collectables (Section 8) |

Lot 150 - Image 2

Description

A stunning John Huffam King & Son (London) sterling silver chatelaine, c.1894, in pierced rococo style with green man face links, including a set of accessories: a Sampson Mordan & Co. (London) stamp wallet with leather interior, c.1896, a silver and ivory dance card with two pads, hallmarked indistinctly for Birmingham, c.1892, possibly maker Colen Hewer Cheshire, a pair of George Unite (Birmingham) c.1873 scissors on belcher chain with slipcase with steel shears, partly marked, a silver vesta case hallmarked possibly for Arthur & John Zimmerman (Birmingham), c.1896, and a Sampson Mordan & Co. propelling pencil in case, marked 'S. Mordan & Co.' to body of pencil when extended, appears unmarked, possibly silver case and silverplate body

Stamp wallet interior in used condition; light wear, tarnish, and polishing remains to overall, some marks part indistinct

Total weight approx.: 253g
Pencil when extended; 10cm (L)
Chatelaine only length: 20cm (L)
Total length:

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Location: Showrooms | 10 Wiluna St, FYSHWICK

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