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Victorian Spoon Warmer Epns Silver Plate Nautilus Ammonite Shell Novelty Table Decoration Epns
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Victorian Spoon Warmer Epns Silver Plate Nautilus Ammonite Shell Novelty Table Decoration Epns

19th century
Description

Exceptional silver plated spoon warmer, a fanciful coiled shell supported by three coral feet, circa 1875

A very rare design I have seen no record of, a dramatic variant loosely based on the nautilus shell.

The coiled and ribbed shell forming a near spherical spouted vessel

Makers number stamped to one foot

Electro plated nickel silver (EPNS - hard metal not soft Britannia metal / pewter).

In excellent condition with no damage or repair, little wear to the silver surface.

Overall width 6,1/2" or 165mm, weight 742 grams

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Nautilus Spoon Warmer to the 1870s.

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Description
Exceptional silver plated spoon warmer, a fanciful coiled shell supported by three coral feet, circa 1875

A very rare design I have seen no record of, a dramatic variant loosely based on the nautilus shell.

fig 1. A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base.
fig 1. Victorian Spoon Warmer Epns Silver Plate Nautilus Ammonite Shell Novelty Table Decoration Epns

The coiled and ribbed shell forming a near spherical spouted vessel

Makers number stamped to one foot

Electro plated nickel silver (EPNS - hard metal not soft Britannia metal / pewter).

In excellent condition with no damage or repair, little wear to the silver surface.

Overall width 6,1/2" or 165mm, weight 742 grams

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Nautilus Spoon Warmer to the 1870s.

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SA1058211
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base.

Victorian Spoon Warmer EPNS Silver Plate Nautilus Ammonite Shell Novelty Table Decoration EPNS

Archive II A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View II
Archive III A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View VI
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Archive VIII A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base. View VIII
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A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base.
Victorian Spoon Warmer EPNS Silver Plate Nautilus Ammonite Shell Novelty Table Decoration EPNS
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A Victorian electroplated nickel silver spoon warmer styled in the form of a nautilus shell supported by a cast coral branch base.
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Introduced during the nineteenth century, spoon warmers were designed to sit on the dining table or sideboard filled with warm water to keep serving utensils heated prior to use.

These items were predominantly manufactured from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver, often featuring cast organic motifs such as shells, rocks, or marine life.

Authentic pieces generally bear makers marks, electroplate hallmarks (such as EPNS), and display period construction methods like cast feet joined to chased or molded bodies.

A shell-form spoon warmer can serve as a decorative sculptural vessel on a dining sideboard, an accent piece on an office desk, or a centerpiece within a display cabinet.

Clean gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip electroplated silver coatings over time.
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