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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer - Circa 1890
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer - Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Nice Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer. The shell-shaped reservoir is intended to be filled with hot water so that serving spoons can be rested warm between use. The body is smoothly finished with a bright reflective surface that emphasises the spiral shell form. The piece is raised on a cast base modelled as rockwork – circa 1890.

* As a display object it works well among other serving silver, coastal-themed pieces, or a curated cabinet of table curiosities.

Measurements:

Height: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 6 1/2" (approx. 16.5cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 683g

In good condition – The silver plated surface shows only light surface wear consistent with age and polishing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215055
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53242
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A Nice Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer.
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The shell-shaped reservoir is intended to be filled with hot water so that serving spoons can be rested warm between use.
Kingsdown Antiques

The body is smoothly finished with a bright reflective surface that emphasises the spiral shell form. The piece is raised on a cast base modelled as rockwork – circa 1890.

fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell mounted on a textured rocky base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer - Circa 1890

As a display object it works well among other serving silver, coastal-themed pieces, or a curated cabinet of table curiosities.

Measurements:

Height: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 6 1/2" (approx. 16.5cm)

Depth: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 683g

In good condition – The silver plated surface shows only light surface wear consistent with age and polishing.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215055
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53242
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell mounted on a textured rocky base.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer - Circa 1890

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A Victorian silver-plated spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell mounted on a textured rocky base.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer - circa 1890
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A Victorian silver-plated spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell mounted on a textured rocky base.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, dining rooms were often chilly, causing metal serving utensils to cool rapidly. Spoon warmers were filled with hot water and placed on the dining table to keep serving spoons warm prior to dish distribution.

Spoon warmers were most commonly crafted from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver. Manufacturers frequently used casting and electroplating techniques to create detailed, decorative shapes.

Authentic pieces generally feature Victorian makers marks or EPNS stamps stamped on the base, along with naturalistic, whimsical motifs such as nautilus shells, rocks, or animals characteristic of late nineteenth-century design.

A shell-shaped spoon warmer works as a decorative vessel on a dining sideboard, a desk organiser for small stationery items, or a central accent piece within a curated display cabinet.

Clean silver-plated items gently using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish to prevent removing the thin layer of silver plate. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and store in low-humidity environments to minimise tarnish.
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