Antique Victorian Sterling Silver ‘Aide-Mémoire’ By Deakin And Francis - Birmingham Circa 1890’s
Please note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
“Aide-mémoire is a French loanword meaning "a memory-aid; a reminder or memorandum, especially a book or document serving this purpose".
Crafted from Sterling Silver with high relief floral repoussé work to the large front and rear Silver panels, with a large top handle which would have originally attached to a highly ornate Chatelaine worn by wealthy women of the era. Inside we find two Ivorine/celluloid leaves for writing important notes required to run a busy schedule during the Victorian era!
A large example measuring a long drop with handle - 8.0cm, and without including the handle 5.5cm x 3.5cm.
Wonderfully ornate and in beautiful condition, a must for the Victoriana collector.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
8cm drop with large top handle
Without top handle - 5.5cm x 3.5cm
WEIGHT
21.2 Grams
ERA
1890s
MARKS
‘D&F’ for Deakin And Francis - Regent Place Birmingham
Date letter and assay mark faded - would date to the late Victorian era
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No dents or issues with Sterling silver panels. Swivel handle to top works perfectly. Ivorine leaves are in very good condition, no issues. A large and beautiful aide-mémoire.
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