Object Description
A wonderful set of four antique Edwardian sterling silver menu/place card holders which have been designed in the form of game birds depicting a pheasant, grouse, partridge and snipe. Each of the cast silver birds with gem set eyes sits neatly on a pink enamelled cylindrical plinth with a section at the rear to house the card. The plinths then rest on a round silver gilt base which completes the overall design. These silver and enamel menu holders would make an interesting addition to a collection. They come with a display box.
Diameter of each base: 2.2 cms (0.9″)
Height of pheasant: 5.5 cms (2.2″)
Height of grouse: 3.5 cms (1.4″)
Height of partridge: 3.5 cms (1.4″)
Height of snipe: 4 cms (1.6″)
Total weight: 4.1 troy ounces (126 grams)
Complimentary postage with insurance is included within the price of these menu/place card holders.