Here for your considerationis an exquisite, antique Edwardian, sterling silver and cut glass, 1905,conical, whisky noggin, with star cut base decoration.
The hinged, sterling silver lid, bears the hallmarks for J & J M Ltd for thesilversmiths J&JMaxfield, Limited with the Birmingham anchor assay office mark, lion passant and the date letter‘f for 1905.
This is as good as it gets with regards to Edwardian whisky noggins. An extremely rare find indeed, Ive only got one, once its gone .... its gone. If theres one thing Ive learned about antiques/collectables when items are of quality and rare he who hesitates usually loses out.
This Edwardian whisky noggin is in very good original condition. A beautiful, conical shaped whisky noggin with star cut, base decoration.Condition, no damage or dents to the silver and no glass damage. A real testament to its previous owner.
Just a beautiful example of a whisky noggin by one of the very best Edwardian silversmiths. Considering this exquisite whisky noggin is 116 years old, itsin lovely original condition. It does have some beautiful, silver, age-related patina/patination, commensurate with 116 years of age, but nothing unusual.
J & JMaxfield Limited ...
First registered as silversmiths in 1904 working from premises in Arundel Street, Birmingham. They specialised in decanter labels, trophy cups and whisky jugs.
Whisky noggin ...
The whisky noggin istraditionally considered to be of Scottish origin and "go to bed" or "chota peg" in anglo-Indian colonial speak. The noggin is used for serving an individual portion of whisky equivalent to a gill (quarter of a pint) and sufficient to have a soporific effect on the drinker.
Dimensions as follows ...
Height: 4.25 inches or 11 cm
Top: 1.85 inches or 4.8 cm (widest point)
Base: 2.5 inches or 6.4 cm
Weight: 5.1 oz or 145 grams
Whisky noggin silver/glass items are highly collectable and would add value to any silver or glass collection. These Whisky noggins have become very collectable and are only going to appreciate in value in years to come. A real must for any serious glass bottle or silver collector.
This stunning whisky noggin would make an ideal gift.
The whisky noggin willbe sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.
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