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Pair of Asprey 1926 Sterling Silver AUTO Honey Jar & spoon set
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An extremely rare antique novelty solid silver and glass Preserve / Honey / Jam Pot by Asprey & Co, of simple Art Deco form, the lid having a patent automatic opening mechanism (by raising the swing handle the lid closes, by lowering the handle, either way, the lid opens). This mechanism was originally patented by Hukin and Heath. Included is a contemporary solid silver preserve spoon. Bearing full English hallmarks and makers Marks. The first jar is hallmarked 1926.
The spoon also Asprey is hallmarked 1934. So a replacement at some time.
The second is hallmarked H & H 1925-26. No Asprey mark. The spoon is identical to the other,
The spoons measure 13cm. The Jars to the top of the rim measures 9.3cm in height.
It will hold over a cup full. They both look identical.
Great condition and stunning.