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Unusual Victorian Silverplate Breakfast Cruet
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Unusual Victorian Silverplate Breakfast Cruet

19th century
Sold 5 May 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A very unusual Victorian silverplated breakfast cruet by Fenton Brothers of Sheffield. The set includes a silverplated frame modelled as twigs which houses two egg cups, butter dish, mustard pot, pepper pot, oil or vinegar, and a salt pot modelled as a cauldron hanging from the frame. The frame also serves as a toast rack. The whole is very good quality and in good condition with only the butter dish having some minor chips to the glass. The piece is marked to the base and the whole is a rare and unusual piece of Victoriana. C1880.

Overall sizes in inches:

11 wide

6 ¼ deep

9 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Silverplate Breakfast Cruet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137235
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Description
A very unusual Victorian silverplated breakfast cruet by Fenton Brothers of Sheffield.
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The set includes a silverplated frame modelled as twigs which houses two egg cups, butter dish, mustard pot, pepper pot, oil or vinegar, and a salt pot modelled as a cauldron hanging from the frame.
Prometheus Antiques

The frame also serves as a toast rack. The whole is very good quality and in good condition with only the butter dish having some minor chips to the glass. The piece is marked to the base and the whole is a rare and unusual piece of Victoriana. C1880.

Overall sizes in inches:

11 wide

6 ¼ deep

9 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Silverplate Breakfast Cruet to the 1880s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137235
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An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Victorian Silverplate Breakfast Cruet

Archive II An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups. View II
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Archive VI An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups. View VI
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Prometheus Antiques

Prometheus Antiques
Telephone 07932 624971
Location
Newark upon Trent
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/prometheus
Verified Since Nov 2010
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 2,244
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An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups.
Unusual Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet
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An ornate Victorian silverplate breakfast cruet featuring rustic branch-like framework, cut glass condiment bottles, a covered bowl, and egg cups.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCruet Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilverplate, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRustic branch framework, Cut glass diamond pattern, Cast twig handles
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Breakfast cruets became popular during the Victorian era as dining habits shifted towards elaborate morning spreads, combining condiment bottles, toast racks, and egg holders into a single table centrepiece.

These pieces were typically crafted using silverplate over a base metal such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, often paired with hand-cut lead crystal or pressed glass bottles and jars.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate manufacturing techniques, such as electroplating marks from the 19th century, hand-cut glass with distinct wear patterns, and naturalistic casting motifs like branches or bamboo.

This item can be placed on a sideboard or dining table as a focal point, contrasting against minimalist backdrops to highlight its intricate metallic texture and reflective glass components.

Silverplate should be cleaned gently using non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to avoid damaging the plating, while the glass components can be washed in warm, soapy water.
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