Vintage Art Deco Or Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Retractable ‘Swizzle Stick’ Pendant / Fob
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A must have for those of us who literally already have everything jewellery related, this fabulous Sterling Silver ‘swizzle stick’ is not only elegant but a functional piece of jewellery also!
Swizzle stick were original crated in the 18ct century on a rum plantation in the West Indies using the branch of the Quararibea turbinata tree (also know as the ’Swizzle stick tree!). in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s stir stick were made of glass and were used to stir/shake the bulbs from champagne as the carbonated bubbles caused indigestion for some drinkers!
This fine example is crafted from Sterling silver with a finely detailed engine turned stem, and measures 8.5cm when retracted, and 14cm when fully extended via at the simple to use sliding mechanism.
Wear this slim line chic piece on either a gold or silver chain - its looks very classy! - and amaze your friends when you stir that Christmas Martini!
STONES
None
ERA
Dating to between the Arts Deco to 1960’s
MEASUREMENTS
Retracted - 8.5cm
Extended - 14cm
ERA
Art Deco 1925-35
WEIGHT
6.05 Grams
MARKS
925 For Sterling Silver
CONDITION
Very good to excellent vintage/antique condition. Extends and retracts fluidly with ease. Original jump ring to top. No issues to note.
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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