Description: A splendid English Antique George V solid sterling silver set of six novelty spirit measure tots, in the form of miniature beer tankards, each having a plain round bellied shaped body, fitted with a scroll shaped handle with a protruding thumb piece and sitting on a circular shaped pedestal base. They are of lovely quality, haven't been engraved with a personal inscription and weigh all together 178 grams of solid sterling silver. Comes with the original fitted presentation case. A lovely rare set to come by which is from the George V period, are of 105 years of age and are ready to be used for their purpose or would make a fabulous addition to anyones collection. A fine clean example.
Makers, Assay office & Date Hallmark: E S Barnsley & Co (Registered September 1908), Birmingham and 1921
Measurements: Height 4 cm, diameter across top rim 3.2 cm and base 3.4 cm (Excluding the handle)
Condition report: Excellent clean condition for their 105 years of age with no dents, dings, holes, splits or repairs. The top and bottom rims of each are in perfect shape and each stands perfectly well on display with no wobble. The handles of each are in perfect condition with no issues and they all stand well on display with no wobble or issues. Overall they look to of seen little if any use. They haven't been engraved with any personal inscriptions or any signs of anything erased. They are all hallmarked with matching English solid sterling silver hallmarks which are all in very crisp and readable condition with no rubbing or wear issues. The original presentation fitted case is in excellent working condition with no wear or damage issues. A very rare example.
All my items listed are well cleaned before listing. Any strange marks/shadows in pictures are reflections not damage.
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