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Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gilt Spoon Warmer – Circa 1870
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Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gilt Spoon Warmer – Circa 1870

19th century
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An Unusual Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Spoon Warmer in a sculptural Nautilus shell-form design with a hinged lid. The main body is gilt all over, giving the piece a warm, golden finish. The pedestal base contrasts in a silver plated tone, creating a deliberate two-tone presentation.

The exterior is finely engraved with radiating and undulating lines that echo the natural striations of a sea shell. The lid includes a shaped cut-out at the front, allowing a spoon handle to sit neatly while the bowl rests inside. Marked ‘JS&S’ for the maker ‘J Sherwood & Sons, Regent Works, Birmingham’ – circa 1870.

* It is the kind of small luxury that suits collectors of antique tablewares and dining curiosities.

Measurements:

Height: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Diameter of base: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: g

In good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spoon Warmer to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217483
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KD53198
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Description
An Unusual Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Spoon Warmer in a sculptural Nautilus shell-form design with a hinged lid. The main body is gilt all over, giving the piece a warm, golden finish. The pedestal base contrasts in a silver plated tone, creating a deliberate two-tone presentation.
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The exterior is finely engraved with radiating and undulating lines that echo the natural striations of a sea shell.
Kingsdown Antiques

The lid includes a shaped cut-out at the front, allowing a spoon handle to sit neatly while the bowl rests inside. Marked ‘JS&S’ for the maker ‘J Sherwood & Sons, Regent Works, Birmingham’ – circa 1870.

fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated and gilt metal spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell on a pedestal base.
fig 1. Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gilt Spoon Warmer – Circa 1870

It is the kind of small luxury that suits collectors of antique tablewares and dining curiosities.

Measurements:

Height: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Diameter of base: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: g

In good condition.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spoon Warmer to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217483
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53198
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated and gilt metal spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell on a pedestal base.

Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gilt Spoon Warmer – circa 1870

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A Victorian silver-plated and gilt metal spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell on a pedestal base.
Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gilt Spoon Warmer – circa 1870
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A Victorian silver-plated and gilt metal spoon warmer designed in the form of a nautilus shell on a pedestal base.
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Introduced during the Victorian era, a spoon warmer is a decorative table vessel designed to hold hot water to keep serving cutlery warm prior to use at the dining table.

These items were typically crafted from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver, often featuring gilt interiors or gold plating to protect the metal from hot water corrosion.

Authentic 19th-century pieces generally display makers marks or electroplate stamps near the base or rim, along with heavy silver plating, naturalistic shapes, and hand-engraved details.

A silver or gilt spoon warmer serves as an intriguing decorative accent when placed on a dining room sideboard, entry console, or displayed within a glazed cabinet.

Clean gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive cleaners that could thin the gilt finish or electroplating.
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