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Antique Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer
Honey Tilley Antiques
for sale €538     $584
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Antique Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer

19th century
Description

This is a charming novelty antique silver plated spoon warmer. Modelled realistically as a wading swan. Spoon opening slot at the back in between the wings. c.1880 British made with a diamond kite mark stamped at the base. This has been replated.

Length approximately: 20cm (8")

Width approximately: 12cm (4.75")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiqies.com

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Swan Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

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SA1094472
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A33350
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Please contact me for a shipment quote prior to purchase, thank you

Description
This is a charming novelty antique silver plated spoon warmer. Modelled realistically as a wading swan. Spoon opening slot at the back in between the wings. c.1880 British made with a diamond kite mark stamped at the base. This has been replated.

Length approximately: 20cm (8")

Width approximately: 12cm (4.75")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiqies.com

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Swan Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

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SA1094472
Dealers Internal Ref
A33350
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 novelty spoon warmer cast in the detailed shape of a resting swan.
Antique novelty silver plated spoon warmer
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A spoon warmer is a Victorian dining accessory designed to hold hot water and keep serving spoons warm between courses. Introduced during the nineteenth century, these vessels prevented cold metal utensils from chilling hot gravies, sauces, and soups during formal meals.

Most antique spoon warmers were constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver. The interior was left hollow to contain hot water, while the exterior was frequently chased, cast, or engraved with intricate naturalistic or novelty shapes.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often feature makers marks, EPNS stamps, or registry design numbers stamped on the underside. Additionally, genuine period pieces display characteristic signs of age, such as subtle surface wear, original soldering lines, and detailed casting techniques specific to the era.

An antique spoon warmer can serve as a decorative accent on a dining table, sideboard, or display cabinet. Modern decorators often recontextualise these items as unique planters, desktop organisers, or standalone conversational display objects.

Silver-plated items should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scouring pads, as these can strip thin layers of silver plating and expose the underlying base metal.
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