Stock No. 2482	George III sterling silver shoe horn
	Very elegant George III sterling silver shoe horn with a simple backward curving shape and of good weight. The plain, cast handle is joined to the body of the shoe horn with a clearly visible seam. The full set of hallmarks are stamped on the back of the lip.
	Maker :- Thomas and James Phipps II

Condition :-Very good with some minor digs and scratches inflicted by use over the years. There is a more severe dig at the end of the handle but the general appearance is very good. Apart from the date letter which is slightly rubbed at the top, the hallmarks are good and clear
Hallmarked :- London 1817
Size :- 6.9 inches (17.5 cm ) long     x 1.85 inches (4.7cm) at widest point
Weight :- 2.35 ozt (73.1 g)
It is not often that one finds silver shoe horns of such an early date. The elegant shape of this piece and its general appearance and robustness makes it the ultimate in gifts for a man who appreciates the daily use of an antique object.

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