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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09034978
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 136 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
London assay mark with date letter P: 1890.
Lion passant stamp: sterling standard silver.
Incised stave lines and reeded bands: imitation wooden barrel coopering.
Fine surface scratches inside: regular domestic use and polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09034978
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 136 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
London assay mark with date letter P: 1890.
Lion passant stamp: sterling standard silver.
Incised stave lines and reeded bands: imitation wooden barrel coopering.
Fine surface scratches inside: regular domestic use and polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147854
Dealers Internal Ref
A4521
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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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A pair of late Victorian sterling silver butter dishes styled as small round tubs with side handles and incised brickwork patterns.
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  • ObjectButter Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIncised brickwork pattern, Upright side handles, Tub form
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

These Victorian sterling silver butter dishes from 1890 take the form of small round tubs styled with upright side handles and an incised brickwork pattern around the exterior. The silver surfaces display a bright metallic finish with polished interiors and reflective highlights across the curved walls. Each vessel rests on a flat base bounded by horizontal mouldings that mimic traditional cooperage construction. Practical dimensions measure 5 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Placement suits a sideboard top within an English Country House interior scheme, where they can serve during dining or display decorative objects. The compact scale allows easy integration into existing tableware arrangements or tabletop settings for afternoon tea or formal meals. Traditional styling and lustrous metal tones coordinate readily with various periods of silver or ceramic ware.

FAQs

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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