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Victorian Silver Owl Castor

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Stock: 8196

Date: 1850

Maker: George John Richards

Country: England

An unusual novelty piece of antique sterling silver in the form of an owl with a detachable head and glass...

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Description

Description

An unusual novelty piece of antique sterling silver in the form of an owl with a detachable head and glass eyes. This delightful sugar castor is beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 123 grams, 3.9 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. London 1850. Maker George Richards.

Condition

This lovely silver owl is in good condition with no damage or restoration. The engraving is crisp. With a full set of English silver hallmarks on the body (at the back) and on the top (on the neck). Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

Maker Information

Maker: George John Richards

George J. Richards, son of William Richards (Silversmith & Goldsmith), freed by patrimony 1839. 1st mark 1844. In 1857 his former apprentice Edward Charles Brown became partner and they traded as Richards & Brown. Richards retired in 1867.

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