Burnell and Rowe

Description

This is an attractive Vintage Sterling Silver Egg Cup from the 1970s. The egg cup is circular with a domed pedestal base and the front of the cup is engraved with the letter R.

The egg cup was made in London by renowned silversmiths Wakely & Wheeler and dates to 1973. The firm dated back to silversmith John Lias in 1791. He was joined by his two sons Henry & Charles and later Henry's son Henry Jnr joined the partnership. In 1878 James Wakely joined Henry Lias Jnr and after Henry's retirement he was replaced by Frank Wheeler to form Wakely & Wheeler. They remained in business up until the early 2000s.

Condition is very good, with no dings or dents and just the superficial surface wear that you would expect with use and the passage of time. Please make sure to view all the photographs.

The egg cup is 5.7cm / 2.2ins high and 4.6cm / 1.8ins in diameter. It weighs in at a respectable 32.1g / 1.13oz of solid Sterling Silver.

The hallmarks, on the outside of the cup, are a little rubbed but still clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the leopard's head assay mark for London, the date letter s for 1973 and the distinctive W & W makers' mark for Wakely & Wheeler.

Shipping in the UK is £6 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
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