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Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – Circa 1890
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Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – Circa 1890

19th century
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A Rare and Unusual Antique Victorian China Spoon Warmer by Ridgways, dating from the late 19th century and produced in their richly coloured "Fantasia" pattern. Designed in the form of a stylised nautilus shell, this beautifully sculpted piece served both decorative and practical functions during elegant 19th-century dining.

Decorated in a bold Imari-style palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and gilded highlights, the piece exemplifies the period's fascination with exotic orientalism and domestic refinement. The Ridgways Royal Semi Porcelain backstamp confirms its Staffordshire origin – circa 1890.

* Spoon warmers gained popularity during the mid-to-late Victorian era, when dining etiquette and tableware were at their most elaborate.

Measurements:

Height: 5 3/4" (approx. 14.5cm)

Width: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Depth: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Total weight: 447g

In good condition – Good antique condition with expected signs of age. Some rubbing to the gilding, particularly along the rim and base, consistent with age and handling. There are no chips or cracks to the china.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian China Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

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SA1181690
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P51911
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A Rare and Unusual Antique Victorian China Spoon Warmer by Ridgways, dating from the late 19th century and produced in their richly coloured "Fantasia" pattern.
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Designed in the form of a stylised nautilus shell, this beautifully sculpted piece served both decorative and practical functions during elegant 19th-century dining.
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fig 1. A late Victorian Ridgways china spoon warmer in the shape of a nautilus shell with cobalt blue, terracotta orange floral details, and gilded trim.
fig 1. Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – Circa 1890

Decorated in a bold Imari-style palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and gilded highlights, the piece exemplifies the period's fascination with exotic orientalism and domestic refinement. The Ridgways Royal Semi Porcelain backstamp confirms its Staffordshire origin – circa 1890.

fig 2. A late Victorian Ridgways china spoon warmer in the shape of a nautilus shell with cobalt blue, terracotta orange floral details, and gilded trim.
fig 2. Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – Circa 1890

Spoon warmers gained popularity during the mid-to-late Victorian era, when dining etiquette and tableware were at their most elaborate.

Measurements:

Height: 5 3/4" (approx. 14.5cm)

Width: 7" (approx. 18cm)

fig 3. A late Victorian Ridgways china spoon warmer in the shape of a nautilus shell with cobalt blue, terracotta orange floral details, and gilded trim.
fig 3. Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – Circa 1890

Depth: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Total weight: 447g

In good condition – Good antique condition with expected signs of age. Some rubbing to the gilding, particularly along the rim and base, consistent with age and handling. There are no chips or cracks to the china.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian China Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181690
Dealers Internal Ref
P51911
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A late Victorian Ridgways china spoon warmer in the shape of a nautilus shell with cobalt blue, terracotta orange floral details, and gilded trim.
Rare Antique Victorian Ridgways China Spoon Warmer – circa 1890
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A late Victorian Ridgways china spoon warmer in the shape of a nautilus shell with cobalt blue, terracotta orange floral details, and gilded trim.
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Introduced in the mid-19th century, spoon warmers were dining accessories filled with warm water to keep serving spoons heated between courses during formal meals.

Most examples were crafted from earthenware, fine china, porcelain, or electroplated nickel silver, often decorated with transfer prints, hand-painted details, or gilding.

Authentic late Victorian Ridgways ceramics generally feature maker marks or registration numbers stamped under the base, alongside characteristic floral motifs and gilt accenting.

These decorative ceramic objects can be displayed on a dining sideboard, placed inside a glazed cabinet, or repurposed as a tabletop vessel in contemporary rooms.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive cloths and chemical cleansers that can rub away delicate gilding and surface glazes.
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