Bidspirit auction | J. D & S English

J. D & S English Sterling Card Suit Set - Item/Description: Art Deco era James Dixon & Son ( J. D & S) Sterling Silver four piece set fashioned as a suit of cards in original satin lined presentation box. Hallmarked on each: J. D&S / Crown/ Lion Passant / k ;correlating with the year 1927; serial number Z1885. (Sterling candy / nut dishes; entertaining set, bridge or poker set; English sterling; Sheffield Silver.) J. Dixon & Sons, founded 1806 in Sheffield, England, was a major British manufacturer of the Industrial Revolution; producing silverware, pewterware, electroplated Britannia metal, and electroplated nickel silver. Additonally, they were renowned manufacturers and exporters of shooting accessories through the nineteenth century and also made whistles! Material: Sterling Silver. Dimensions: range Length: 3 1/2”; Width: 4 1/2”; total approximate silver weight 146 grams. Box Dimensions: Length: 8”; Width 8”. Condition: Excellent. Appears unused. Age: 1927. Provenance: Private Estate. Shipping: $24.75 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.