Lot 585 , An Edwardian cased set of six novelty silver owl menu holders, by Sampson Morden & Co, 32mm.
An Edwardian cased set of six novelty silver owl menu holders, by Sampson Morden & Co, with glass eyes, Chester, 1904, 32mm.
Estimate £600-800
The pupil sizes in the glass eyes differ in some and a few seem a little off centre, otherwise all in good order with clear hallmarks. Box interior with visible staining to felt and silk. Damge to the outside of the box on the back.
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Sold for £950