An Edwardian sterling silver miniature cradle by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911. Saunders & Shepherd were Birmingham and London silversmiths celebrated for their finely made novelty and miniature silver.
The cradle is richly embossed with scrolling decoration, with shaped hood and ends and a rocking base. These miniature cradles were made as decorative novelties and were used as pincushions, small trinket containers or christening keepsakes.
A charming and very collectable piece of Edwardian novelty silver.
Hallmarks & Details -
Makers: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Assay Office: Birmingham
Date: 1911
Metal: Sterling Silver
Weight: 31 grams
Dimensions -
Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.2 x 4 cm
Condition :
Age-related wear consistent with an Edwardian silver novelty.
An Edwardian sterling silver miniature cradle by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911. Saunders & Shepherd were Birmingham and London silversmiths celebrated for their finely made novelty and miniature silver.
The cradle is richly embossed with scrolling decoration, with shaped hood and ends and a rocking base. These miniature cradles were made as decorative novelties and were used as pincushions, small trinket containers or christening keepsakes.
A charming and very collectable piece of Edwardian novelty silver.
Hallmarks & Details -
Makers: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Assay Office: Birmingham
Date: 1911
Metal: Sterling Silver
Weight: 31 grams
Dimensions -
Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.2 x 4 cm
Condition :
Age-related wear consistent with an Edwardian silver novelty.
