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A 19thc English Silver-plated Wine Bottle Holder or Sleeve, by Rupert Favell & Co.
Hough & Son
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A 19thc English Silver-plated Wine Bottle Holder or Sleeve, by Rupert Favell & Co.

19th century
For Sale by Hough & Son
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A late 19thC English silver-plated wine bottle sleeve by Rupert Favell & Co. Tree bark-effect hinged body. Signed to the base RF & Co. L. Registration No. 125245, dating to circa 1890.

Approx. 28cm in height. Fits an standard modern day 75cl wine bottle.

Good antique condition, with just a little wear to the inside of the handle - see final photos.

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Hough & Son has dated this Victorian Silver Wine Sleeve to the Victorian era.

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SA1146308
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SA014
Description
A late 19thC English silver-plated wine bottle sleeve by Rupert Favell & Co. Tree bark-effect hinged body. Signed to the base RF & Co. L. Registration No. 125245, dating to circa 1890.

Approx. 28cm in height. Fits an standard modern day 75cl wine bottle.

Good antique condition, with just a little wear to the inside of the handle - see final photos.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Victorian Silver Wine Sleeve to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146308
Dealers Internal Ref
SA014
Hough & Son
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A 19th-century silver-plated wine bottle holder featuring a textured bark effect finish and a long sweeping curved handle.
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A 19th-century silver-plated wine bottle holder featuring a textured bark effect finish and a long sweeping curved handle.
A 19thC English Silver-plated Wine Bottle Holder or Sleeve, by Rupert Favell & Co.
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A 19th-century silver-plated wine bottle holder featuring a textured bark effect finish and a long sweeping curved handle.
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An antique silver wine bottle sleeve is a decorative dining vessel designed to enclose a wine or champagne bottle during meal service. Originating in the 19th century, these pieces served both to protect table surfaces from condensation and to elevate the visual presentation of bottled beverages.

Most 19th-century pieces were manufactured using electroplated nickel silver, where a layer of pure silver was deposited onto a sturdy base metal alloy using electricity. Surface details were achieved through casting, chasing, or hand-engraving techniques.

Authentic pieces generally feature stamped makers marks, electroplate hallmarks, or maker names on the base or rim. Look for construction indicators such as solder seams, uniform weight, and minor copper or brass showing through areas of natural plating wear.

A silver wine sleeve can be placed on a dining table or bar cart as functional entertaining ware. Alternatively, it can be styled on a sideboard or bookshelf as a standalone vessel or used to hold dried floral arrangements.

Clean silver plate gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish formulated for electroplated items. Avoid aggressive rubbing or abrasive sponges, as excessive force can thin or remove the delicate silver layer over time.
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