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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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35173
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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.
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.
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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.

Reference Numbers
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SA244417
Dealers Internal Ref
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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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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