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Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark for 1868
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Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark for 1868

19th century
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A rare example of a Victorian silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a conical buoy resting on a rocky shell and seaweed base, fitted with a suspension loop and fixed with a chain.

This example is lucky enough to have a design registration diamond mark, allowing us to date the registration of the piece to 24th November 1868. The underside has a full mark for the well renowned and highly collectible silversmith, Atkin Brothers of Sheffield.

This one has it all, in superb undamaged condition. 7 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 35173

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Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Spoon Warmer to the 1860s.

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Description
A rare example of a Victorian silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a conical buoy resting on a rocky shell and seaweed base, fitted with a suspension loop and fixed with a chain.
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This example is lucky enough to have a design registration diamond mark, allowing us to date the registration of the piece to 24th November 1868.
Puckerings

The underside has a full mark for the well renowned and highly collectible silversmith, Atkin Brothers of Sheffield.

This one has it all, in superb undamaged condition. 7 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 35173

FREE Worldwide Registered Delivery Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Spoon Warmer to the 1860s.

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SA244417
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35173
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A silver-plated Victorian spoon warmer shaped like a conical marine buoy resting on a cast metal rocky base with an attached chain.
Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark For 1868
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A silver-plated Victorian spoon warmer shaped like a conical marine buoy resting on a cast metal rocky base with an attached chain.
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  • ObjectSpoon Warmers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsConical buoy body, Sculpted rocky base, Chain link accent, Ring top cap

This Victorian silver-plated spoon warmer takes the form of a conical marine buoy resting on a sculpted rocky base, complete with a chain link accent and a ring top cap. The piece measures 19 cm in length and is crafted from silver-plated metal with a highly polished silver finish. Distinctive details include horizontal banded mouldings running along the tapered body, a suspension loop at the top, a fixed metal chain draped along the textured rocky plinth, and a registration diamond mark for 1868 alongside full maker marks for Atkin Brothers of Sheffield on the underside. In a contemporary interior, this unusual piece serves as a striking decorative display item on a dining room sideboard or a living room mantelpiece. It brings a touch of Victorian maritime history to a tabletop setting, functioning as an eye-catching conversation starter for collectors of antique silver and marine-themed metalwork.

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A spoon warmer is a dining table vessel popular in the late 19th century, designed to hold warm water to keep serving spoons heated between courses. They were frequently produced in elaborate novelty forms, ranging from seaside shells to maritime objects.

Most mid-to-late Victorian spoon warmers were constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver. Cast metal bases were often weighted to ensure stability when filled with hot water.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically bear makers stamps, electroplate markings such as EPNS, or British diamond registration marks. These diamond stamps indicate the exact date the design was registered with the UK Patent Office.

Novelty silver pieces serve as decorative accents on a dining room sideboard, mantlepiece, or console table. They can be displayed as standalone decorative objects or repurposed as unusual planters and desk accessories.

Clean silver-plated metal gently using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish to remove tarnish without wearing down the plated layer. Avoid abrasive cleaners or submersion in dishwashers to protect the finish.
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