General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A George V 925 silver novelty sugar nip designed in the form of a bird’s wishbone. The item features two curved arms joined by a spring-loaded pivot and terminates in small oval spoon-shaped bowls. The interior of one bowl is struck with a set of English hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office, comprising the lion passant for sterling silver, the anchor, and the date letter p for the year 1914. It also bears the maker’s mark L and S for the Birmingham firm Levi and Salaman, who were noted for producing silver novelties during this period.
Weight: 14.89 grams.
Condition report:
The item is in good antique condition, showing typical surface wear, fine scratches, and minor tarnishing consistent with age and use. The spring-loaded mechanism remains functional and the hallmarks are clearly defined and legible.
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