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Antique Silver Plated and Gilt Planter C1880
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Antique Silver Plated and Gilt Planter C1880

19th century
Sold 26 March 2025 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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This is a smart antique silver plated and gilt planter. The circular gilded pedestal base is decorated with scrolls and leaves. Wasted in the middle with a fluted design. The bulbous silver plated body is embossed with semi nude figures both reclining or standing with serpents, trees, face of a man and a winged cherub with mounted pillars and benches. Bead mounted to the top. c1880 British made.

Height: 26.75cm (10.5")

Diameter at top: 15.5cm (6.25")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Declaration

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

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30160
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Please contact me for a shipment quote prior to purchase, thank you

Description
This is a smart antique silver plated and gilt planter. The circular gilded pedestal base is decorated with scrolls and leaves. Wasted in the middle with a fluted design.
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The bulbous silver plated body is embossed with semi nude figures both reclining or standing with serpents, trees, face of a man and a winged cherub with mounted pillars and benches.
Honey Tilley Antiques

Bead mounted to the top. c1880 British made.

Height: 26.75cm (10.5")

Diameter at top: 15.5cm (6.25")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1053405
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Honey Tilley Antiques
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Honey Tilley Antiques
Telephone 0207 359 4127 or 07775 676917
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4/5 Pierrepont Row
Islington
London
N1 8EF
United Kingdom
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An antique silver plated and gilt planter featuring classical figural repousse decoration and a pedestal base.
Antique silver plated and gilt planter c1880
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An antique silver plated and gilt planter featuring classical figural repousse decoration and a pedestal base.
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  • ObjectPlanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Brass, Gold
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsRepousse figures, Classical columns, Pedestal base, Beaded rim

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During the Victorian era, advancements in electroplating allowed manufacturers to produce ornate, mixed-metal decorative items featuring classical motifs, merging base metals with silver and gold finishes for a luxurious appearance.

These items were typically constructed from a base metal such as brass, copper, or Britannia metal, which was then subjected to electroplating and gilding, often finished with hand-chased or repousse detailing.

Authentic pieces from this period often display characteristic wear to the plating, hand-finished surface detailing, traditional maker marks or registry numbers, and patination consistent with age.

An antique vessel can serve as a striking focal point on a mantelpiece or side table, contrasting clean modern architectural lines with historical texture and craftsmanship.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging the plating or the underlying gilt layer, and avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive materials that strip historical patination.
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