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Pair Antique Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels
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Pair Antique Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 October 2025 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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These are a pair of antique silver plated fighting cockerels. These are mounted on square oak bases. Realistically modelled table decorations. One is cowered with outstretched wings face up. The other is wings down with face down. These have been replated. c.1920 British made.

Height: 10.5" (27cm) and 9.25" (13.5cm)

These can also be purchased from my website

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels to the 1920s.

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SA1085538
Dealers Internal Reference
A32300
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Description
These are a pair of antique silver plated fighting cockerels. These are mounted on square oak bases. Realistically modelled table decorations. One is cowered with outstretched wings face up. The other is wings down with face down. These have been replated. c.1920 British made.

Height: 10.5" (27cm) and 9.25" (13.5cm)

These can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels to the 1920s.

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SA1085538
Dealers Internal Ref
A32300
Honey Tilley Antiques
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Archive I A pair of detailed silver-plated fighting cockerel sculptures mounted on small wooden bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Antique Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels

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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
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A pair of detailed silver-plated fighting cockerel sculptures mounted on small wooden bases.
Pair antique silver plated fighting cockerels
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A pair of detailed silver-plated fighting cockerel sculptures mounted on small wooden bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTextured plumage, Dynamic combat poses, Wooden display bases

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Silver plating on base metals became widespread during the 19th century with the invention of electroplating, allowing households to display decorative items that mimicked solid silver at a lower cost. Animal figures, particularly sporting and farmyard subjects, gained immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as interior ornaments.

These figures are typically crafted using base metals such as brass, copper, or white metal, which are then coated in a layer of silver via electroplating or older Sheffield plating techniques. Details are often hand-chased or cast to accentuate the feather texture and anatomical features of the birds.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hallmarks, makers marks, or weight indicators stamped on the underside or base. Natural ageing is visible through patina, minor surface wear, and the gradual oxidisation of the silver layer over time.

These decorative pieces work well as focal points on mantelpieces, sideboards, or open bookshelves, adding metallic texture and a touch of traditional character to contemporary spaces. They pair effectively with dark wood furniture, leather accents, and neutral colour palettes.

Maintain silver-plated objects by dusting them regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and cleaning them sparingly with a specialized silver polish to avoid stripping the plated layer. Store or display them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent accelerated tarnishing.
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