Description
Heading : A sterling silver toast rack
Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 for David and George Edward of Glasgow
Period : George V
Origin : Made in Glasgow and assayed in Sheffield
Decoration : Hallmarks clear and crisp. Heavy gauge silver
Size : Height 9.5cm. base 9.4 x 6.3cm
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight : 93grams ( approximately 3 troy ounces)
Although there was an assay office in Glasgow when this was made the silversmith chose to have this assayed in Sheffield. Assaying every item has a cost. currently Birmingham marked silver is actually being assayed in Mumbai. The differential in costs was clearly enough to justify these Glasgow hammermen to have his items assayed in Birmingham.
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