A rare novelty pair of sterling solid silver handled button hook and shoe horn in the form of a leopards head, of exceptional quality. The cast leopard's head has fine detail, including the 4 teeth and tongue and the eyes set with cabachon garnets.

Silversmith: Adie & Lovekin Ltd

Full UK Hallmarks

Signed: A & L LTD - Good maker of exceptional and unique silverware
Circa: 1890-99
Origin: Birmingham

Provenance:
Private Estate / Hampshire / UK

Condition: Good -
Marks partially rubbed
Anchor, markers mark & Reg mark
The steel tool blades with
discolouration in a few places,
as expected and with impressed
Steel mark

7 inches (18cm)  Long each approx

price excludes postage and insurance

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http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAADIE.html

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