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Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer C.1880 - Shoe
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Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer C.1880 - Shoe

19th century
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I have been lucky enough to get hold of two of these hand made silver plated spoon warmers from a private collection, rare to find one but unbelievable to find two; each is listed separately (the other: Item # 37867.

This example is In the shape of a leather shoe, having a hand-chased body with invisibly hinged lid opening, and all sitting on a hobnail boot base with heel.

There is a full mark on the underside of the lid for the silversmith, Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton of Birmingham in c. 1880.

Excellent condition measuring 6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" high.

Item ID:37866

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

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SA404476
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37866
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I have been lucky enough to get hold of two of these hand made silver plated spoon warmers from a private collection, rare to find one but unbelievable to find two; each is listed separately (the other: Item # 37867.
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This example is In the shape of a leather shoe, having a hand-chased body with invisibly hinged lid opening, and all sitting on a hobnail boot base with heel.
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fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated novelty spoon warmer designed in the form of a laced shoe with a hinged opening lid.
fig 1. Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer C.1880 - Shoe

There is a full mark on the underside of the lid for the silversmith, Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton of Birmingham in c. 1880.

Excellent condition measuring 6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" high.

Item ID:37866

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA404476
Dealers Internal Ref
37866
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty spoon warmer designed in the form of a laced shoe with a hinged opening lid.
Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer c.1880 - Shoe
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty spoon warmer designed in the form of a laced shoe with a hinged opening lid.
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Spoon warmers were introduced during the nineteenth century to keep gravy and sauce spoons warm at the dining table. They were filled with hot water to ensure serving utensils retained heat throughout multi-course Victorian meals.

These table accessories were predominantly manufactured from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver. The interior was designed to contain water without corroding, while the exterior frequently featured cast or stamped metalwork details.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples usually display maker marks, EPNS stamps, or design registration numbers on the base or rim. They also feature construction characteristics typical of the era, such as hand-soldered hinges and wear patterns consistent with age.

A novelty spoon warmer functions well as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. It can also serve as a unique desktop container or conversation piece within contemporary styling.

Clean silver-plated objects gently using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for plated metal. Avoid abrasive cleaners or aggressive rubbing, which can wear down the thin layer of silver electroplating over time.
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