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Art Deco Sterling Silver 

From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Silver Artillery Shell Condiment Set. The Shakers cast from Sterling Silver with removable lids modelled as a pair of artillery shells. Each shell is hallmarked Jones & Crompton, Birmingham, 1926.

Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness (parts per thousand) of 925.

Artillery Shell are large calibre projectiles fired by artillery armoured fighting vehicles such as tanks.

Jones & Crompton established in 1899. Edward Samuel Jones & Hubert Crompton trading as Jones & Crompton, Spencer Street, Birmingham and then subsequently Harford Street, Birmingham. Crompton joined Jones’s business in 1899. The company specialised in smaller objects such as card cases, cruet sets, frames, ink wells, mugs, salt and pepper sets, tea service, and vanity sets.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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