Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver & Jade Knife Rests

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A fine pair of 19th Century English silver & jade knife rests.

By John Watson & Son of Sheffield in … Read more A fine pair of 19th Century English silver & jade knife rests.

By John Watson & Son of Sheffield in 1899.

In sterling silver.

Both with a cylindrical piece of jade to the center and X-shaped silver supports with ball terminals on either end.

Hallmarked to the legs of each end.

Simply a wonderful pair of jade knife rests!

Date:
1899

Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
With some light dings and indentations to the silver here and there, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
John Watson & Son.

Marks:
Marked to each terminal with English hallmarks for John Wilson & Son / Sheffield / Sterling / g for 1899.

Fineness:
Hallmarked for sterling silver fineness.

Measurements:
Length: ca. 92.8 mm
Width: ca. 39.2 mm
Height: ca. 31.6 mm

Weight (overall): ca. 76.3

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