Sterling Silver Nail File by Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1899. SOLD

Sterling Silver Nail File by Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1899. SOLDA charming sterling silver nail file, fully hallmarked for Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1899. The nail file handle boasts a pierced design with a foliate framed blank cartouche. The file itself is steel and marked as such. A very attractive piece of functional silver from the art nouveau period. aDimensions Length: 10. 75cm Width (handle): 1. 5cm Weight: 11 grams

H Phillips is a scarce and sought after silver maker and is usually associated with commemorative pieces

and remains in an excellent condition throughout

Original green baize lines the base of the caddy

particularly to the spine edges

the remaining two are titled:

where he sadly died in the 1920s

A 19th century French tapestry four panel room divider of large proportions depicting trees

most notably a wood shrinkage split to the front panel

This really is a superb example of 19th century Anglo-Indian craftsmanship

Weight of both candle holders combined: 180 grams

The tea caddy has signs of wear commensurate with age

11 eleven jewels'