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Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cherub Place Card Holders - 1892
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Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cherub Place Card Holders - 1892

19th century
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A Lovely Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Place Card Holders with an ornate pierced front panel. Each example features two cherub figures set within scrolling foliate work. A hinged loop support to the reverse allows each piece to stand securely on the table when opened. Hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1892.

* Two small silver sculptures that bring a touch of theatrical elegance to the dining table!

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Width: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Depth: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Silver weight of pair: 49g

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Card Holders to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237841
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53419
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Description
A Lovely Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Place Card Holders with an ornate pierced front panel. Each example features two cherub figures set within scrolling foliate work. A hinged loop support to the reverse allows each piece to stand securely on the table when opened. Hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1892.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian sterling silver place card holders featuring detailed cherubs framed by pierced scrolling foliage.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cherub Place Card Holders - 1892

Two small silver sculptures that bring a touch of theatrical elegance to the dining table!

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Width: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Depth: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Silver weight of pair: 49g

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

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Card Holders to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237841
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53419
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver place card holders featuring detailed cherubs framed by pierced scrolling foliage.
Pair of Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cherub Place Card Holders - 1892
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  • ObjectPlace Card Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherubs, Scrolling foliage, Pierced scrollwork, Hinged easel back
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian pair of sterling silver place card holders dates from 1892 and originates from Scotland, carrying full hallmarks for Edinburgh. Each piece takes the form of an ornate pierced front panel depicting two detailed cherub figures set amidst scrolling foliate work and elaborate scrollwork. The metallic silver items stand upon straight horizontal bars at the base, supported by hinged easel backs on the reverse that allow the pieces to remain upright. The design incorporates small upright supports, delicate pierced cut-outs, and lightly polished reflective surfaces showing minor light surface wear consistent with age and gentle handling. Each individual holder measures 4 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. In a contemporary home, these small sculptures sit upon a formal dining table center to hold guest name cards during dinner parties or celebratory gatherings, bringing an ornate Victorian aesthetic to table settings.

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Place card holders became popular during the late Victorian era as formal dining etiquette required structured seating arrangements for multi-course dinner parties.

These items were predominantly manufactured from sterling silver, silver plate, or brass, often incorporating pierced scrollwork, repousse work, or cast figurative details.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature hallmark stamps indicating the purity mark, city assay office mark, date letter, and makers initials.

They can be used on formal dining tables for dinner parties, or repurposed on sideboards and desks to hold photograph displays, business cards, or small botanical prints.

Dust regularly and clean using a soft cotton cloth with specialist silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that remove intentional oxidisation from detailed recesses.
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