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Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish with Cow Finial C1880
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Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish with Cow Finial C1880

19th century
Sold 25 February 2026 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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This is an antique silver plated butter dish with its original frosted glass liner. Standing on four elaborate feet. The oval base tray is bead mounted and engraved with swags. The glass holder is bead mounted to the top with a ribbon of swags to roundels. The lid is engraved with a wavy pattern with leaves. This has a swing handle. Atop is a figural model of a cow. This is sold in original plate with some wear. c1880 British made withÍ a makers mark for James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield stamped underneath.

Length: 21cm (8.25”)

Width : 17cm (6.75”)

Height is approximately: 13cm (5.25”)

Declaration

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Butter Dish to the 1880s.

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SA1196617
Dealers Internal Reference
A41510
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Description
This is an antique silver plated butter dish with its original frosted glass liner. Standing on four elaborate feet. The oval base tray is bead mounted and engraved with swags. The glass holder is bead mounted to the top with a ribbon of swags to roundels. The lid is engraved with a wavy pattern with leaves. This has a swing handle. Atop is a figural model of a cow. This is sold in original plate with some wear. c1880 British made withÍ a makers mark for James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield stamped underneath.

Length: 21cm (8.25”)

Width : 17cm (6.75”)

Height is approximately: 13cm (5.25”)

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Butter Dish to the 1880s.

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SA1196617
Dealers Internal Ref
A41510
Honey Tilley Antiques
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An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish with Cow Finial C1880

Archive II An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View II
Archive III An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View III
Archive IV An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View IV
Archive V An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View V
Archive VI An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet. View IX
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Honey Tilley Antiques
Telephone 0207 359 4127 or 07775 676917
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4/5 Pierrepont Row
Islington
London
N1 8EF
United Kingdom
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An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet.
Antique silver plated butter dish with cow finial c1880
Ref: SA1196617
An antique silver-plated butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, a swing handle, an applied cow finial, and an oval undertray raised on scroll feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCow finial, Engraved foliage, Swing handle, Scroll feet

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Figural butter dishes became immensely popular during the Victorian period, reflecting the eras fascination with ornate dining table accessories and pastoral motifs. Wealthy households utilized specialized vessels featuring animal finials, such as cows or bulls, to designate the specific contents of the dish during formal breakfast and dinner services.

These pieces were typically crafted using base metals such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, which were then electroplated with a layer of sterling silver. Techniques such as stamping, chased engraving, cast figural elements, and hand-soldering were employed to create the intricate decorations and structural components.

Authentic pieces from the 19th century often display makers marks, EPNS designations, or date hallmarks characteristic of Victorian manufacturing. Additionally, genuine age is indicated by natural tarnish patterns, wear to the silver plate revealing the base metal underneath, and traditional hand-assembly methods rather than modern casting.

An antique silver dish serves as a sophisticated decorative accent on a dining table, sideboard, or open shelving unit, bridging historical charm with contemporary styling. Its metallic sheen and sculptural finial add textural contrast and a focal point to both traditional and eclectic modern spaces.

Antique silver plate requires gentle cleaning with a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to avoid removing the thin layer of plating. Items should be hand-washed in lukewarm water with mild soap, dried thoroughly immediately afterwards, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent rapid tarnishing.
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