Ring Tree Edwardian English Ebony & Sterling; Ca 1916 Hallmark-

Collectable gift; of course, jewelry not included. Ca 1916 English Ebony Ring Tree With Sterling Surround Base 100+ year old English Ebony Ring Tree with Sterling Surround Base - 'Ebony' mark in script writing on bottom - Ebony is a dense black/brown hardwood and has a mirror finish when polished. - Dimensions- 2.5” wide x 3.5” tall - 'Tree' for hanging rings, sits in the middle of the base, for holding other jewelry, within raised sides; Sterling collar hallmarks and silversmith marks; No Monogram o Sterling base has stunning scroll work, and a blank/clear monogram engraving plate; no monogram o Year indicator: Is not obvious, but original dealer tag shows 1916 o Town indicator: Leopard's head uncrowned- London o Country indicator: Lion passant (facing left)– England o Silversmith mark: H.F.D. & Co. - H.F. Daltry & Co, established 1781 - H.F.D. & Co. produced full dresser sets for women and travel sets for men, but this ring tree does not match the ring trees in sets currently for sale, making this item unique. Purchased at the original Bermondsey Antiques Market, London, in the 1980s, and includes original dealer's tag