c1896, GREY & Co., ANTIQUE 19thC SILVER NOVELTY TENNIS RACKET DESK PAPER CLIP

Description:

An antique late Victorian fully hallmarked sterling silver paper clip in the form of a tennis racket, by Grey & Co., for London, circa 1896.

The novelty tennis racket and ball clip is mounted onto a shield shaped base, hinged at the end of the handle to hold paper firmly.

The handle of the racket is hallmarked as follows:

Date letter: (a) for 1896

Assay office: London (Lion assay mark not found)

Maker's mark: Gy & Co for Grey & Co.

Silver grade: Lion passant mark for 925/1000 sterling silver.

Also stamped with pattern No. 3.

Background:

Grey & Co. was a notable British silversmith firm founded in London by William Grey in 1876, operating under that name from 1886 to 1936. Renowned for fine silver novelties, the company supplied prestigious luxury retailers such as Asprey & Co. in London and P. Orr & Sons abroad.

Dimensions:

Length: 6.2 cm or 2 1/2 inches

Width: 5.5 cm or 2 1/8 inches

Gross Weight: 18 grams

 

Condition:

In very good antique condition, without damage or restoration, the spring loaded hinge working well. Please see the images provided which complement this description.

 

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