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A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Silver Butter Shells
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A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Silver Butter Shells

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Butter Shells to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1031161
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1721
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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.
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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.

fig 1. Two matching Victorian silver dishes formed in the shape of scallop shells with detailed embossed decoration.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Silver Butter Shells

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.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Butter Shells to the 1890s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031161
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1721
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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Two matching Victorian silver dishes formed in the shape of scallop shells with detailed embossed decoration.
A gorgeous pair of Victorian silver butter shells
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Two matching Victorian silver dishes formed in the shape of scallop shells with detailed embossed decoration.
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  • ObjectServing Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScallop shell shape, Embossed floral patterns, Fluted ribs, Scalloped edges
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

Silver butter shells became popular during the Victorian period as part of elaborate dining rituals, often used for serving individual portions of butter or as condiment dishes on formal dining tables.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, manufactured using traditional silversmithing techniques such as stamping, casting, and detailed hand-chasing or engraving.

Authentic pieces generally feature British hallmarks stamped into the metal, indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside characteristic weight and patination.

They can be displayed on a sideboard or mantelpiece as decorative accents, or used practically on a dining table to hold small items or condiments.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to preserve the underlying metal and any intentional oxidisation in the recesses.
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