Sterling Trinket

[alvin4life]

Hi, I just got this piece and I need help identifying what is the item. I never seen one like it also what does the hallmark mean.

[dognose]

Hi,

Your piece was made by Sanders & Mackenzie and assayed at Birmingham in 1929.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham6.html#M

I should think that it originally had four ivory plaques marked with Spades, Clubs, Diamonds and Hearts to indicate trumps when playing bridge.

Trev.

[alvin4life]

Thanks for the help.