Pair of Antique Whiting Sterling Silver Whist Game Counters or Markers

Description

A fine pair of Whist game counters or markers.

Made by Whiting and retailed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle.

In … more A fine pair of Whist game counters or markers.

Made by Whiting and retailed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle.

In sterling silver.

Each with sealed wheel counters for both games & points.

The fronts are decorated with an embossed floral border, and the reverse of each is monogrammed with 'E.W.R.'.

Simply a great addition to any collection!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is are some small spots of persistent tarnish here & there (particularly around the floral devices), some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Engraved:
Each engraved to the reverse 'E.W.R.'.

Maker:
Whiting

Marks:
Marked to the reverse Sterling / the Whiting factory mark / B. B. & B. Co. / 570.

Measurements:
Width: ca. 3 1/2 in.
Depth: ca. 1 3/4 in.
Height: ca. 1/8 in.

Weight (both): ca. 81 g

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