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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers – Circa 1890
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers – Circa 1890

19th century
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A Nice Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers designed for shellfish cracking at the dining table. The form is a robust hinged tong style with flat, serrated jaws for gripping and breaking shells. The handles are finished with a distinctive ribbed, beaded grip that provides control in the hand – circa 1890.

* A proper lobster cracker brings a satisfying sense of ceremony to a shellfish course.

Measurements:

Length: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Total weight: 643g

In good condition – The piece shows light surface wear consistent with age and general handling. There are two slight wear marks on one side of the handle, where they have been laid on a table top – as shown in the final photographs for accuracy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Lobster Crackers to the 1890s.

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A Nice Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers designed for shellfish cracking at the dining table. The form is a robust hinged tong style with flat, serrated jaws for gripping and breaking shells.
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The handles are finished with a distinctive ribbed, beaded grip that provides control in the hand – circa 1890.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers – Circa 1890

A proper lobster cracker brings a satisfying sense of ceremony to a shellfish course.

Measurements:

Length: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Total weight: 643g

In good condition – The piece shows light surface wear consistent with age and general handling. There are two slight wear marks on one side of the handle, where they have been laid on a table top – as shown in the final photographs for accuracy.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Lobster Crackers to the 1890s.

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SA1225844
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KD53356
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Archive I A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers – Circa 1890

Archive II A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism. View VI
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A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers – circa 1890
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A pair of Victorian silver-plated lobster crackers featuring textured ridged handles and a hinged double-jaw mechanism.
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FAQs

Victorian silver plated lobster crackers are specialized dining utensils developed in the late 19th century to assist diners in cracking the hard shells of lobsters and crabs during multi-course meals.

These items were predominantly constructed from base metals such as nickel silver or brass, which were then electroplated with a thin layer of pure silver to achieve the appearance of solid sterling silver at a lower production cost.

Authentic pieces usually display makers marks or electroplate stamps (such as EPNS for Electroplated Nickel Silver), feature period-typical decorative handle textures like reeding or beaded patterns, and show natural signs of age-related tarnish or minor plate wear.

These historical dining accessories can be displayed inside a glass-fronted cutlery cabinet, integrated into a formal table arrangement on a linen runner, or presented on a silver serving tray as part of a dining room sideboard vignette.

Clean silver plated items gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialized silver polish to prevent removing the thin outer layer of silver plating, avoiding harsh detergent immersion or dishwasher use.
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