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Description A lovely genuine English antique Victor ian solid sterling silver “novelty ” desk-top dip pen nib wipe by the silversmiths Deakin & Francis Ltd (1884 – 1993) in excellent condition and with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1897. Beautiful quality genuine 124 year old sterling silver example; (definitely not a modern re-production), designed in the shape of a ” boot scraper ” with a heavy weighted base for stability and complete with its original brushes. It has 2 undamaged hinged silver side handles. And it weighs 86 grams. S a bonus there. Measurements Measures approx 2.1 inches (53mm) x 1.85 inches (45mm) and is 0.9 inches (23mm) in height. Date English antique Victorian solid sterling silver with a full set of English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1897, (date letter “x”). Good clear readable silver marks and the silversmiths initials are “D & F”. Deakin & Francis Ltd (1884 – 1993). Condition Excellent condition with no splits or repairs, definitely no wear holes and no nasty knocks or dents, a nice clean genuine 124 year old example. With its original brushes which are also still in excellent condition and the 2 silver hinged side handles are still intact. Great “novelty” boot scraper design and there are no added personal engravings. Lovely genuine English antique Victor ian solid sterling silver “novelty ” desk-top dip pen nib wipe. Please note this item shows with a matt finish just for the purposes of photographing, it has a typical shiny polished finish. And packing and rates. Please wait until an invoice has been sent if you are unsure of total costs. Payments must usually be received within 3 days after the end of sale. We only sell genuine antiques and solid silver items and strongly recommend trackable posting. The item “FAB RARE ENGLISH ANTIQUE 1897 STERLING SILVER NOVELTY BOOT SCRAPER DESK PEN WIPE” is in sale since Thursday, October 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver”. The seller is “kentsfinest” and is located in Cranbrook. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Antique Sterling Silver
• MAKER: DEAKIN & FRANCIS LTD – 1884 – 1993
• Product: ENGLISH ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER DESK TOP PEN WIPE
• Style: Victorian
• Age: 1850-1899
• Material: Solid Silver
• Pattern: HEAVY WEIGHTED BASE & WITH ORIGINAL BRUSHES
• Antique: Yes
• Composition: Solid Sterling Silver
• Brand: NOVELTY DESIGN IN THE FORM OF A BOOT SCRAPER

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