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Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls

$1,087.54per set
$1,359.42per set20% Off
£796per set
£995per set20% Off
€927.16per set
€1,158.95per set20% Off
CA$1,498.16per set
CA$1,872.70per set20% Off
A$1,643.77per set
A$2,054.71per set20% Off
CHF 865.86per set
CHF 1,082.32per set20% Off
MX$19,554.34per set
MX$24,442.93per set20% Off
NOK 11,091.53per set
NOK 13,864.41per set20% Off
SEK 10,128.08per set
SEK 12,660.10per set20% Off
DKK 6,926.78per set
DKK 8,658.48per set20% Off

About the Item

A stunning pair of antique English sterling silver menu holders by the highly collectable silversmith, Sampson Mordan Co. Each is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911. The front of each features a finely executed Owl's head retaining the original glass eyes. They come complete in their original presentation box (wear commensurate with age). The interior of the lid is printed with the retailer which in fact was in Gibraltar, signed Joseph Gache. The Gache family came from Puerto Mahon in Menorca, a French Colony before it was taken over by the British. Just like so many immigrants in the early nineteenth centuary, the Gache family was looking for a new life under the protection of the British Garrison in Gibraltar. Having been established in 1830 by Vincente Gache, the business didn't start to get going properly until Vincente's son Joseph Gache came along. Born in 1837 Joseph eventually became a talented optician and clock-maker, learning his trade in Barcelona. Each menu holder measures 1 1/4" in diameter x 1" tall and the box measures 4" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/4". Excellent condition. Item ID: 40184.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1911
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 401841stDibs: LU3365310639081

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