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Antique Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes Dated 1890 19th C
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Antique Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes Dated 1890 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a very attractive pair of antique Victorian sterling silver dishes / coasters with hallmarks for London 1890.

 

They feature attractive faux-coopered decoration with a handle to each side.

 

Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 5 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm

Weight 0.29 kg

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches

Weight 0.6 lbs

Our reference: A4521

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147854
Dealers Internal Reference
A4521
Description
This is a very attractive pair of antique Victorian sterling silver dishes / coasters with hallmarks for London 1890.

 

They feature attractive faux-coopered decoration with a handle to each side.

 

Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.

fig 1. A pair of late Victorian sterling silver butter dishes styled as small round tubs with side handles and incised brickwork patterns.
fig 1. Antique Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes Dated 1890 19th C

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 5 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm

Weight 0.29 kg

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches

Weight 0.6 lbs

Our reference: A4521

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147854
Dealers Internal Ref
A4521
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A pair of late Victorian sterling silver butter dishes styled as small round tubs with side handles and incised brickwork patterns.
Antique Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes Dated 1890 19th C
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Victorian sterling silver butter dishes are specialized dining items created during the late 19th century to serve butter at formal meal gatherings. They often took ornamental or functional forms, such as tubs, buckets, or covered ramekins, reflecting the periods emphasis on dedicated serving pieces for specific foodstuffs.

These items were primary crafted from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with 7.5 percent copper for added rigidity. Some examples included removable glass liners to prevent direct contact between salty butter and the metal, while others relied entirely on solid silver construction.

Authentic British sterling silver from 1890 features a set of official hallmarks stamped into the metal. These include the lion passant mark confirming silver purity, an assay office symbol such as the leopards head for London or anchor for Birmingham, a specific date letter corresponding to 1890, and a makers mark.

Antique silver butter dishes can be integrated into contemporary table arrangements as functional serving vessels for butter, salts, or small garnishes. They also serve effectively on sideboards or display cabinets as decorative historic accents among modern dinnerware.

Sterling silver should be cleaned using specialised, non-abrasive silver polishes and soft microfiber cloths to remove tarnish and oxidisation. Storage in dry conditions inside tarnish-resistant felt bags or drawers helps prevent surface discoloration caused by atmospheric sulfur exposure.
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