Interesting Antique Sterling Silver Dog Menu Holder Figural Place Card Stand Canine Photo Display

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A charming and highly unusual example of early 20th-century sterling silver design, this delightful menu or place card holder dates … Read more A charming and highly unusual example of early 20th-century sterling silver design, this delightful menu or place card holder dates to the 1920s and is sure to spark conversation wherever it is displayed. Expertly crafted from solid sterling silver, the piece features an architectural openwork frame with a finely cut silhouette of a standing dog forming the centerpiece. The playful canine motif adds warmth and personality while maintaining the elegant simplicity characteristic of the period.

The holder is marked Sterling, weighs 19 grams, and measures approximately 1.75 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and 1.5 inches deep. Good antique condition with light signs of wear and handling. Areas of tarnish to interior platform. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

Originally intended as a menu, place card, or table card holder for formal dining, today it lends itself beautifully to a variety of decorative uses. Display a favorite family photograph, vintage postcard, business card, holiday greeting, or small work of art. Whether incorporated into a sophisticated tablescape, displayed in a country house interior, or added to a collection of antique sterling silver, it is both functional and wonderfully decorative.

A delightful and increasingly scarce example of novelty sterling silver, it offers timeless appeal for dog lovers, collectors of fine silver, and anyone seeking a distinctive accent with genuine antique character. See less