Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 25th October 2022 - 25th October 2022

Lot 244

A pair of Regimental silver menu card holders

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £250

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Description

A pair of Regimental silver menu card holders, the 23rd Sikh Pioneers,

maker's mark worn, London 1920,

modelled as the regimental badge, on raised rectangular weighted bases with wire-work supports, inscribed 'Presented by Capt. J.R. Mellor to the Officers of the 2nd Bn 23rd Sikh Pioneers on his appointment to the Regt. April 22, 1919', length 6cm. (2)

In 1903 the 23rd Punjab Pioneers became the 23rd Sikh Pioneers.