A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Silver Butter Shells

Name: A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Silver Butter Shells
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1031161
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A gorgeous pair of silver butter dishes from the end of the Victorian era. These attractive examples were assayed at the Sheffield Office and are of good weight. The repousse fluted body is of shell form, with three seashell feet. There is extensive floral and foliar decoration to alternate panels and each handle has a vacant cartouche. Butter shells are lovely items, with alternate uses for condiments, bonbons and trinkets. A versatile and attractive pair of dishes. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Atkin Brothers.

Date :- Sheffield 1890.

Width (widest point) :- 9.8 cms.

Length :- 11.8 cms.

Height :- 2.7 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1031161

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA1721

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There is extensive floral and foliar decoration to alternate panels and each handle has a vacant cartouche.

Andrew Cox Antiques

Butter shells are lovely items, with alternate uses for condiments, bonbons and trinkets. A versatile and attractive pair of dishes. Dimensions below.