Sold 30 March 2025 · David Pickett Antiques

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Description

A good large silver plated wine funnel. Bearing no makers marks but dating to c1860. In two parts and fits together tightly.

In good condition with only slight signs of surface wear.

Length approx 17.5cm

Diameter at rim approx 11.5cm.

Weight approx 208g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Wine Funnel to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1088473

Dealers Notes

All UK Mainland Postage is included in the price of the item. Parcels under 2kg will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and over 2kg by Parcelforce 48.

Please enquire for overseas postage prices.

Description

A good large silver plated wine funnel. Bearing no makers marks but dating to c1860. In two parts and fits together tightly.

In good condition with only slight signs of surface wear.

Length approx 17.5cm

Diameter at rim approx 11.5cm.

Weight approx 208g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Wine Funnel to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1088473

About the Dealer

David Pickett Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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David Pickett Antiques

Telephone 07908 951 895

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Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBarware
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
Material[Silver Plate, Base Metal]
ColourSilver
MotifsReeded rim, Detachable strainer bowl, Conical spout
SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Wine funnels were traditionally used to decant port, sherry, and other aged wines from the bottle into a decanter while filtering out sediment using an internal mesh strainer.

Authentic period pieces are generally crafted from sterling silver or silver plate over a base metal such as copper or brass, often featuring a removable straining disc.

Authenticity is typically determined by examining maker marks, hallmarks, silver plate thickness, weight, and the presence of hand-applied decorative borders such as reeding or gadrooning.

These pieces can be displayed on a bar cart, styled as part of a dining room sideboard display, or utilised functionally during formal dinner parties.

Clean silver plate gently with a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh scrubbing that can wear away the thin silver layer.