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Vine Antiques Ltd.
Stand 328
Grays
58 Davies Street
London
W1K 5LP

Telephone +44 (0)7831 689271, +44 (0)7771 996570
Mobile +44 (0)7831 689271, +44 (0)7771 996570
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WILLIAM AND GEORGE NEAL (c.1890-1918) - Receive artist alerts » - More items from this artist »

Silver owl string box (1907 England)
Reference no. 77970

Medium

Silver

Signed/Inscribed/Dated

1907

Dimensions

5.50cm high    (  2.17 inches high)

Diameter

6.50cm ( 2.56 inches)

Condition

Very good condition, except that the main set of hallmarks on the back of the head are very rubbed. The eyes are original and undamaged and the base retains its original lining underneath.

Description / Expertise

Unusual novelty hallmarked silver string box constructed in the form of an Owl. This delightful piece was made in London in 1907 by William & George Neal. The ball of string (or thread) is placed inside the head, the thread is then pulled through the hole in the top and held in place by the weighted, push-fit silver base.

Price

gbp 625 (Pound Sterling)

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