Georgian Silver Meat Skewer 18th Century

Name: Georgian Small Silver Skewer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216714
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTableware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsRing finial, Tapered blade, Struck hallmarks

This Georgian small silver skewer represents a refined example of eighteenth-century tableware, fashioned in sterling silver with a bright metallic finish and a polished silver colour. The design incorporates a circular ring finial at the top, a flat tapered blade, and struck British hallmarks near the upper section. Surface characteristics include visible patination, signs of wear and usage from past handling, and an intact tip free from damage. Measuring 17.5 cm in length, the piece functions well as a decorative accessory for an office desk or a study table, or as a collector item within a gentleman library display. Items of this nature originated as functional kitchen or dining implements used for piercing meat during food preparation and service, yet contemporary settings accommodate them in diverse display arrangements. The slender profile and distinctive handle construction demonstrate the practical craftsmanship typical of the Georgian period. Careful preservation maintains the integrity of the silver surface while showing the authentic traces of its historical utility.

FAQs

During the Georgian era, silver skewers were used at high-status dining tables to secure roasts and poultry during carving, as well as to test the doneness of meat.

High-end Georgian skewers were crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hand-forged blades, stamped hallmarks, and cast ring or crest finials.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmark strikes along the blade, including the makers mark, town mark, duty mark, date letter, and lion passant for sterling quality.

Antique skewers are frequently repurposed as elegant letter openers on an office desk, or displayed alongside other historical flatware in glass vitrines.

Gently polish with a specialised silver polishing cloth and avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could strip delicate hallmarks and patination.

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