Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
STERLING SILVER OVERLAY AND LEAD
Distinguishing marks
STERLING 1709
Condition
Fair
Date Period
BELIEVED TO BE FROM THE 17TH CENTURY
Size and dimensions of this item
5" L, 1"H, 1 1/2"W
Weight
12 OUNCES
Long Description
THIS ITEM WAS COVERED IN BLACK WHEN I FIRST CAME ACROSSED IT. WE HAVE REMOVED SOME OF THE BLACK TO GET ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD BE SEEN.. IT HAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ITEM A (SYMBOL THAT IS WORN OFF)AND STERLING 1709. THIS WAS ALMOST ILLEGIBLE. THERE IS AN ANGEL AROUND FLOWERS IN THE CENTER OF THIS PIECE AND THERE ARE THINGS THAT STICK UP ON EITHER SIDE.. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A QUILL HOLDER FROM THE 17TH CENTURY BUT ARE NOT SURE. ANY INFORMATION IS VERY HELPFUL.
History
WAS PAST DOWN FROM GREAT GRAND PARENTS
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Price Paid (If known)
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For Sale?
No