{"product_id":"antique-1897-victorian-era-sterling-95463","title":"Antique 1897 Victorian Era Sterling Silver Card Tray Johnson, Durban \u0026 Co Ltd Birmingham Hallmarks Embossed scene of Sir Walter Raleigh","description":"\u003cp\u003eSir Walter Raleigh (1552 – 29 October 1618) was an English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer. He is also well known for popularising tobacco in England. Raleigh was one of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most common date given for the arrival of tobacco in England is 27th July 1589, when it is said Sir Walter Raleigh brought it to England from Virginia. One legend tells of how Sir Walter’s servant, seeing him smoking a pipe for the first time, threw water over him, fearing him to be on fire.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1897, (date letter \"x\")\u003cbr\u003e\nLovely antique condition, no splits or cracks, no solder repairs, and no nasty knocks or dents, just minor little age-related surface bruises from normal use, really nothing much at all.\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: Great Britain\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Johnson, Durban \u0026amp; Co Ltd, Silversmiths initials “J.D\u0026amp;Co Ld”\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal: Silver (0.925)\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements ±: 10.8 x 8.2 cm. Weight ±: 31 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthenticity unconditionally guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"ZipZappa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718144549143,"sku":"PP14-","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/products\/antique-1897-victorian-era-sterling-silver-card-tray-johnson-durban-co-ltd-birmingham-hallmarks-embossed-scene-of-sir-walter-raleigh-2852446.jpg?v=1751904982","url":"https:\/\/www.zipzappa.com\/ja\/products\/antique-1897-victorian-era-sterling-95463","provider":"ZipZappa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}