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A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Naturalistic Cast Silver Salt Spoons
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A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Naturalistic Cast Silver Salt Spoons

19th century
Sold 9 March 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
This “Fabulous Pair of Victorian Naturalistic Cast Silver Salt Spoons” found a buyer.

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Description

A wonderful example of quality Victorian naturalistic silver. This is a superb pair of fully cast salt spoons, finished with gilded bowls. The bowls are shell back, with rococo designs to both sides. The shanks are modelled as stems of a plant, with a pair of exquisitely detailed leaves and a single berry to the reverse of each spoon. The gauge of silver is excellent and the pair would make a great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1857 & 1858.

Maker :- Francis Higgins II.

Length :- 10 cms.

Width :- 2.1 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salt Spoons to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128558
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2104
Dealers Notes

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Description
A wonderful example of quality Victorian naturalistic silver. This is a superb pair of fully cast salt spoons, finished with gilded bowls. The bowls are shell back, with rococo designs to both sides.
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The shanks are modelled as stems of a plant, with a pair of exquisitely detailed leaves and a single berry to the reverse of each spoon.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The gauge of silver is excellent and the pair would make a great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver salt spoons featuring leaf-shaped stems and gilt bowls.
fig 1. A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Naturalistic Cast Silver Salt Spoons

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1857 & 1858.

Maker :- Francis Higgins II.

Length :- 10 cms.

Width :- 2.1 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salt Spoons to the 1850s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128558
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2104
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A pair of Victorian silver salt spoons featuring leaf-shaped stems and gilt bowls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A pair of Victorian silver salt spoons featuring leaf-shaped stems and gilt bowls.
A fabulous pair of Victorian Naturalistic cast silver salt spoons
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A pair of Victorian silver salt spoons featuring leaf-shaped stems and gilt bowls.
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  • ObjectSalt Spoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Naturalistic
  • MaterialSilver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsLeaf stems, Parcel-gilt bowls, Botanical relief
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 2.1 cm (1 in) x D 0.6 cm (0 in)

The Victorian naturalistic style drew heavily from the arts and crafts movement and botanical observation, featuring organic motifs such as leaves, branches, flowers, and animals rendered in detailed relief on metalwork.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring gilt interiors (known as parcel-gilt) applied to the bowl to protect the metal from the corrosive effects of salt.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the maker, the assay office, the standard of silver, and the date letter corresponding to the Victorian era.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used functionally on a dining table as part of a curated tablescape, or presented on small decorative trays.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the desirable patina and gilt highlights.
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