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Rare Pair of Sampson Morden Silver Fish Menu Holders
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Rare Pair of Sampson Morden Silver Fish Menu Holders

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 May 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A superb and rather rare pair of E|dwardian silver menu holders. These fine examples are in superior gauge silver and each features a beautifully modelled fish. Created by the great name of Smapson Morden and assayed at the sought after Chester Office, these are fine collector's items with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Sampson Morden & Co.

Date :- Chester 1908.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Depth :- 3 cms.

Width :- 4.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Fish Menu Holders to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107524
Dealers Internal Reference
K1605
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Description
A superb and rather rare pair of E|dwardian silver menu holders. These fine examples are in superior gauge silver and each features a beautifully modelled fish.
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Created by the great name of Smapson Morden and assayed at the sought after Chester Office, these are fine collector's items with a practical use.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of cast sterling silver fish menu holders mounted on oval bases, displayed against a neutral grey fabric background.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Sampson Morden Silver Fish Menu Holders

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Sampson Morden & Co.

Date :- Chester 1908.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Depth :- 3 cms.

Width :- 4.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Fish Menu Holders to the Edwardian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107524
Dealers Internal Ref
K1605
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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A pair of cast sterling silver fish menu holders mounted on oval bases, displayed against a neutral grey fabric background.
Rare pair of Sampson Morden silver fish menu holders
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A pair of cast sterling silver fish menu holders mounted on oval bases, displayed against a neutral grey fabric background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased scale detailing, Figural fish design, Weighted oval bases
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Menu holders became popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as formal dining rituals and elaborate multi-course meals grew in prominence. They were placed on dining tables to hold printed menus, often featuring novelty animal designs crafted by notable silversmiths.

These pieces are typically cast or stamped in sterling silver, often utilising detailed chasing and engraving to define textures such as scales and fins. Makers would mount the figural elements onto weighted oval bases to ensure stability on the dining table.

Authentic pieces bear official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, indicating the silver standard, the makers mark (such as Sampson Morden), and the date letter. Examining the crispness of the casting and natural age-related tarnishing also helps confirm authenticity.

These small collectable items can be displayed on a sideboard, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or repurposed on a desk to hold business cards or notes. Their polished silver finish adds a touch of reflective metallic detail to both traditional and contemporary table settings.

Silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish while preserving the underlying metal. Store them in a dry environment away from direct sunlight, and avoid harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable original patination.
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