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Silver Crest – Sterling on Bronze
| Categories | Arts & Crafts |
| Type | Silver Crest |
| Material | Bronze, Silver |
| Markings | Silver Crest mark |
| Manufacturer | Smith Metal Arts |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 5 ¾” base; 2 ¼” high |
Vintage Silver Crest sterling decorated bronze inkwell – the design resembles a Longhorn Bull.
SilverCrest was the trademark used by the Smith Metal Arts Company that was formed in 1919 by Frederick C Smith, who had been the head salesman for the Heintz Metal Arts Shop founded by Otto Heintz in 1906. After the sudden death of Mr Heintz in 1918, Smith and some other Heintz craftsmen split away and formed this new company. Heintz Metal Art Shop continued until is succumbed to the depression in 1930.
Sold for $100 in May 2023
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