First seen during the Victorian period, Menu holders became increasingly popular during the Edwardian period, predominantly due to the desire to emulate the King's love of exotic food, which would require explanation as the ingredients were often hard to recognise. As these were placed around the table, and not used to denote seating plans, sets larger than four are hard to find.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 & 1899 by James Fenton, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Menu Holders, each features a cast model of the Scott Memorial to one side. Each menu holder measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 0.8 troy ounces.
£265
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by Deakin & Francis, this charming pair of Antique Sterling Silver Menu Holders, are elegantly designed, and have links to Oxford University, with one depicting Tom Tower at Christchurch, and the other depicting Radcliffe Camera. Each measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide. by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 1.6 troy ounces.
£295
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this handsome, Edwardian set of Antique Sterling Silver Place Card Holders are round in shape and feature gadroon borders. Each place card holder measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 1.25"(3cm) wide and deep. They have been filled for balance.
£425
Carrying import marks for London in 1929 by Cohen & Charles, this striking, Sterling Silver Set of Four Menu Holders, are modelled to resemble Buddha statues, carved from four different stones, and stand on gilt silver bases. The four stones used are Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Rock Crystal, and Agate. Each menu holder measures 1.5"(4cm) tall.
£575
Hallmarked in London in 1909 and 1911 by William Hornby, this charming pair of Antique Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, are modelled as a fox and a hunting dog. The dog measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and the fox measures measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep.
£575
Made in London between 1909 and 1914 by C. E. Nixon, this novelty, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Menu Holders, are designed to resemble the four different playing card suits, and each are hand made from one sheet of silver. Each menu holder measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide and together the set weighs 2.4 troy ounces.
£725
Hallmarked in Chester in 1909 by Sampson Mordan & Co., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Menu Holders, are modelled as owls, and are presented in their original box. Each menu holder measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 1.25"(3cm) at the base diameter, and together they weigh 2.7 troy ounces.
£1,475