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Antique Silver Plated Grapes Stand by Mappin & Webb C1880
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Antique Silver Plated Grapes Stand by Mappin & Webb C1880

19th century
Sold 29 January 2025 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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This is a charming antique silver plated grapes stand. Standing on four ribbed bun feet. The base is an oval tray with a wavy edge. The central rod is realistically modelled as a branch with cast leaves and vines wrapped around. The bottom of the rod is a bunch of grapes with vines and leaves. The top has two prongs where you would dangle your grapes or hang the grapes shears. The shears are matching with a decoration of grapes leaves and vines. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for Mappin & Webb stamped underneath.

Length of bowl: 25.5cm (10")

Width of bowl: 17cm (6.75")

Overall height: 29cm (11.5")

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Grape Stand to the 1880s.

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SA1045368
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A29130
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This is a charming antique silver plated grapes stand. Standing on four ribbed bun feet. The base is an oval tray with a wavy edge. The central rod is realistically modelled as a branch with cast leaves and vines wrapped around. The bottom of the rod is a bunch of grapes with vines and leaves. The top has two prongs where you would dangle your grapes or hang the grapes shears. The shears are matching with a decoration of grapes leaves and vines. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for Mappin & Webb stamped underneath.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated grape stand featuring an upright vine-form central branch with hanging hooks and a scalloped base tray.
fig 1. Antique Silver Plated Grapes Stand by Mappin & Webb C1880

Length of bowl: 25.5cm (10")

Width of bowl: 17cm (6.75")

Overall height: 29cm (11.5")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Where postage cost is automatically calculated at checkout

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Grape Stand to the 1880s.

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SA1045368
Dealers Internal Ref
A29130
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An antique silver-plated grape stand featuring an upright vine-form central branch with hanging hooks and a scalloped base tray.
Antique silver plated grapes stand by Mappin & Webb c1880
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGrapevine stems, Stressed leaves, Scalloped rim, Cast fruit clusters

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During the Victorian era, elaborate silver-plated tableware became immensely popular among the middle and upper classes as industrial manufacturing techniques made luxury dining accessories more accessible. Grape stands and hanging holders specifically designed for fresh fruit were status symbols often displayed prominently during formal dinners.

These pieces were typically crafted using a base metal such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, which was then coated in a layer of silver using electroplating, a technique perfected in the mid-19th century. Skilled artisans employed casting, chasing, and repousse methods to create intricate naturalistic motifs like trailing vines and leaves.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining makers marks, hallmarks, and the quality of craftsmanship. Makers such as Mappin & Webb stamped their pieces with specific identifying ciphers and registration numbers, while genuine period items often exhibit characteristic wear patterns and heavy, solid construction rather than modern lightweight alloys.

Such a decorative metallic piece can serve as a striking focal point on a dining table, sideboard, or open shelving unit. Its reflective surface and sculptural botanical elements complement both traditional and modern eclectic interiors when paired with minimalist surroundings or organic textures.

Antique silver plate should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to protect the thin plating from wearing away over time. Avoid harsh chemical dips, and store the item in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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