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Antique Silver Shell Butter Dish
For sale by In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

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Antique Silver Shell Butter Dish

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality Sterling Silver butter dish shaped as a shell set on three small bun feet.

It is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1919 and the maker Henry Aitken. It weighs approximately 34g

It is in good condition and displays well. There are some faint surface marks and signs of age and use but nothing untoward or detrimental. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Butter Dish to the 1920s.

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SA1235598
Description
A good quality Sterling Silver butter dish shaped as a shell set on three small bun feet.

It is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1919 and the maker Henry Aitken. It weighs approximately 34g

It is in good condition and displays well. There are some faint surface marks and signs of age and use but nothing untoward or detrimental. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Butter Dish to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235598
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim.
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Archive I A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim.

Antique Silver Shell Butter Dish

Archive II A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View II
Archive III A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View V
Archive VI A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View VI
Archive VII A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim. View VII
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07800 561 203 or 01364 654 648
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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim.
Antique Silver Shell Butter Dish
Ref: SA1235598
A sterling silver shell-shaped butter dish featuring fluted grooves and visible maker hallmarks on the top rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectButter Dish
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScallop fluting, Shell form, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Shell-form vessels gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, drawing inspiration from natural maritime forms in Rococo and Classical Revival dining design.

Traditional butter dishes were constructed from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring pressed or hand-chased fluting and structural footings.

Authenticity is verified by official assay hallmarks stamped into the metal, which denote the silver purity, makers initials, city of origin, and date letter.

In contemporary settings, small silver dishes function well as vanity trays for storing jewellery or as decorative accents on sideboards and bedside tables.

Wash gently with warm water and mild soap, then buff periodically using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to maintain lustre without removing natural patination.
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