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A Lovely Victorian Silver Plated 'Nautilus' Spoon Warmer
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A Lovely Victorian Silver Plated 'Nautilus' Spoon Warmer

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A lovely Victorian silver plated spoon warmer in the shape of a Nautilus. The shell shaped reservoir has an engraved and hinged lid and is set on a cast and raised base. It is a handsome example from a bygone era and with a practical use today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Rest of the World

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits or plate loss. Slight plate wear to the edges of the lid and hinge and some minor scratches to the body, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- c1880.

Marks :- Silver plate marks.

Height :- 14.7 cms.

Width front to back :- 15.3 cms.

Depth :- 8.5 cms.

Base :- 13.2 x 9 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025399
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1613
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Description
A lovely Victorian silver plated spoon warmer in the shape of a Nautilus. The shell shaped reservoir has an engraved and hinged lid and is set on a cast and raised base. It is a handsome example from a bygone era and with a practical use today. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A reflective silver-plated spoon warmer shaped like a nautilus shell rests on an oval pedestal base with decorative border detailing.
fig 1. A Lovely Victorian Silver Plated 'Nautilus' Spoon Warmer

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Rest of the World

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits or plate loss.

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Slight plate wear to the edges of the lid and hinge and some minor scratches to the body, commensurate with age and use.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Date :- c1880.

Marks :- Silver plate marks.

Height :- 14.7 cms.

Width front to back :- 15.3 cms.

Depth :- 8.5 cms.

Base :- 13.2 x 9 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025399
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1613
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A reflective silver-plated spoon warmer shaped like a nautilus shell rests on an oval pedestal base with decorative border detailing.
A lovely Victorian silver plated 'Nautilus' spoon warmer
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A reflective silver-plated spoon warmer shaped like a nautilus shell rests on an oval pedestal base with decorative border detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Britannia metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsNautilus shell form, Hinged lid, Pedestal base, Repousse detailing
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Spoon warmers became popular during the Victorian era when formal dining habits required specific table vessels. Hot water was poured into the hollow body to keep soup spoons warm before use.

These pieces were typically crafted from silver plate over base metals such as Britannia metal or copper, often utilizing cast elements for bases and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces usually feature period-appropriate maker marks, electroplate hallmarks, and heavy metal weight with natural patination or wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

It can be displayed as a decorative object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet to introduce metallic texture and historical interest to a scheme.

Clean gently using specialized silver polish and a soft cloth to avoid damaging the plated layer, and store in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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