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Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver
Enamel Desk Accessory Set c.1912
$1,916.22per set
£1,395per set
€1,634.15per set
CA$2,632.60per set
A$2,862.16per set
CHF 1,517.52per set
MX$34,310.09per set
NOK 19,286.94per set
SEK 17,669.46per set
DKK 12,213.21per set
About the Item
Antique 20th Century English gilt solid silver and enamel desk set, comprising a pencil, letter opener, and small knife. Each piece is decorated with inlaid white enamel, with the pencil reflecting an overall design reminiscent of Imperial Russian Fabergé style.
The letter opener also functions as a paper clip, while the knife, designed for sharpening the pencil, features inlaid white enamel lines on one side like the other pieces in the set. Housed in its original retail box, this set remains a practical and stylish addition to any office or home library, retaining its usefulness over a century later.
Hallmarked English Solid Silver (925 Standard), London, Year 1912, Maker's mark W.H (William Hornby), Retailers mark K&Co (Kendall
Co,17 Rue de la Paix).
CONDITION
In Great Condition. Some wear in keeping with age to the knife - Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Pencil
Opened Length: 12.75 cm // 5.02 inches
Closed Length: 8.25 cm // 3.25 inches
Width: 1 cm // 0.39 inches
Depth: 0.5 cm // 0.20 inches
Weight: 12.3g // 0.40 ozt
Letter Opener
Height: 0.75 cm // 0.30 inches
Width: 11.5 cm // 4.53 inches
Depth: 1.2 cm // 0.47 inches
Weight: 18.5g // 0.59 ozt
Knife
Height: 0.5 cm // 0.20 inches
Width: 5.3 cm // 2.09 inches
Depth: 1 cm // 0.39 inches
Weight: 14.3g // 0.46 ozt
- Creator:Kendall Co. (Retailer),WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913) (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.2 in (5 mm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 5.02 in (12.75 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition. Some wear in keeping with age to the knife - Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: J111951stDibs: LU1348244850962
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