A George V Silver-Mounted Marble Combination Desk-Clip and Paperweight by Sampson Mordan and Co. Ltd, Chester, 1911

the green marble base horseshoe shaped, mounted with a cast silver horseshoe with a hinged spur 12.5cm wide

Fully marked on base and further part marked on hinge below spur. There is some minor wear to the maker's mark, though the others are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching wear, consistent with age and use. There are some chips to the edges of the marble base. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.