Birks Sterling Handled Nail Files
Updated August 30, 2026
| Lot number | 185 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 1 |
| Date | September 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Two vintage nail files featuring sterling silver handles by the Canadian maker Henry Birks & Sons. Both handles are decorated with engine-turned vertical line engraving. One handle is of a tapered form with an embossed floral and shield motif. The second handle has a bulbous shape and features a vacant rectangular cartouche suitable for engraving. The blades are made of steel. One handle is stamped BIRKS STERLING. The second handle is stamped STERLING above 925 R and a lion rampant house mark. Gross weight: 58g (measured on a digital scale) Length: approx. 19.7 cm (measured against a tape measure). Condition: Both handles show minor surface scratches and light indentations consistent with age and use. One handle exhibits a heavy dark patina and tarnish. The steel blades show surface oxidation and wear from use.
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