An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco bottle coaster; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver coaster has a plain cylindrical form to a spreading base.

The body of the coaster is embellished with exceptional engraved Art Deco decoration, reflecting stylised leaf designs emanating from columns, conjoined with a plain swag and spiralling ribbon design.

The upper portion of the body is encompassed with an applied moulded girdle, in addition to an applied moulded border to the upper rim accented with a geometric Art Deco style fan motif to either side.

This vintage silver bottle coaster is fitted with two handles, reflecting the iconic Art Deco fan designs to the upper rim.

This exceptional vintage sterling silver wine bottle coaster is a superior example of its type.

NOTE: The majority of such bottle coasters have a wooden base; it is a sign of quality when coasters have unlined, solid silver bases.

Condition
This vintage silver bottle coaster is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The applied decoration is all very sharp and the engraved decoration is very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Please see image 7 for reference.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this vintage sterling silver wine bottle coaster.

Dimensions
Length across handles 15.7cm/6.2'
Diameter of rim 11.6cm/4.6'
Diameter of base 14.5cm/5.7'
Height 16.5cm/6.5'

Weight
23.2 troy ounces/722g

Date: 1950
Origin: Sheffield, England

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