Contact Seller
Puckerings Antiques
Tel07853189922Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 7853189922
Large Antique Tortoiseshell & Silver Paper Knife
A top-notch antique paper knife / page turner made from an outstanding piece of antique tortoise shell with a bright patina and colours ranging from golden Champagne to deep Chocolate brown.
Of course what makes this a special and unusual piece is the sterling silver mounted magnifying glass hallmarked for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1913, making this a true antique example. The magnifier itself is has a wonderful magnification, is clear and undamaged and a very usable desk accessory.
There is a makers mark for the top silversmith, Grey & Co. The firm was founded in London by William Grey in 1876 and from 1886 to 1936 was active under the name of Grey & Co.,
noted for their novelties in silver and supplied luxury retail establishments such as Asprey & Co (London).
Fabulous in every way and in excellent condition. 13 1/2" long with the magnifier having a diameter measuring 2 1/2".
Item 36584
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England FREE worldwide and domestic registered delivery directly from the UK
SellerPuckerings Antiques
View all stock from
Puckerings Antiques
Private dealer
online only
London
England, UK
Tel : 07853189922
Non UK callers : +44 7853189922
Of course what makes this a special and unusual piece is the sterling silver mounted magnifying glass hallmarked for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1913, making this a true antique example. The magnifier itself is has a wonderful magnification, is clear and undamaged and a very usable desk accessory.
There is a makers mark for the top silversmith, Grey & Co. The firm was founded in London by William Grey in 1876 and from 1886 to 1936 was active under the name of Grey & Co.,
noted for their novelties in silver and supplied luxury retail establishments such as Asprey & Co (London).
Fabulous in every way and in excellent condition. 13 1/2" long with the magnifier having a diameter measuring 2 1/2".
Item 36584
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England FREE worldwide and domestic registered delivery directly from the UK
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England
Date 1913
George V Antiques Material Tortoise Shell
Origin English
Item code as584a366 / 36584
Status Sold
£595.00
$756.36
€698.71
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England
Shipping information
A Quality Online Collection Of Fine English Antique Smalls With Free Worldwide Shipping From London, England
View all stock from
Puckerings Antiques
online only
London
England, UK
Tel : 07853189922
Non UK callers : +44 7853189922
You may also be interested in
Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles
Haslam Practical Guide To Dressmaking & Tailoring
1811 History London & Its Environs by Henry Hunter
1874 Works Charles Dickens Illustrated Ed 30 Vols
Agatha Christie 1963 1st Edition The Clocks & D/W
1937 Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery
Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated
Silver Page Turner/Paper Knife
John Lennon Books in His Own Write & A Spaniard
1838 Caledonia Series of Views in Scotland 2 Vols
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference
Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John