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Godinger Silver-Plated Novelty Mouse and Cheese Spreader

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Start price: £20

Estimated price: £20 - £40

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Description

A novelty cheese spreader by Godinger Silver Art Co. The piece is designed as a single continuous metalwork form. The blade is shaped in the likeness of a wedge of Swiss cheese, featuring four decorative pierced holes of varying sizes. The handle is modelled in the form of a mouse, with its body creating the grip and a curled tail serving as the terminal. The item is constructed from silver-plated metal with a polished finish. The maker mark GODINGER is stamped in capital letters on the reverse base of the cheese-shaped blade.

Length: Approximately 18 cm (7 inches).


Condition report:

The item is in good overall condition. There are light surface scratches and minor areas of tarnish present, consistent with age and domestic use. There are no monograms or structural defects.