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Set of Four Silver Playing Card Suit Dishes
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Set of Four Silver Playing Card Suit Dishes

19th century
Sold 25 November 2024 · TJR Trading
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Description

This is a set of four late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver dishes in the form of the four suits from playing cards: hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds. They were made by A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman) and assayed in Birmingham in 1897. Each dish is of simple form with a scalloped edge.

The ends of the diamond dish are slightly upturned. There are some small marks and light dents but otherwise they are in good general order, with wear commensurate to the age.

The set weighs a total of 70g ( 2.26 oz t)

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.7cm (0.28")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

TJR Trading has dated these Silver Playing Card Dishes to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA810736
Dealers Internal Reference
C546
Dealers Notes

All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description
This is a set of four late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver dishes in the form of the four suits from playing cards: hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds. They were made by A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman) and assayed in Birmingham in 1897. Each dish is of simple form with a scalloped edge.

The ends of the diamond dish are slightly upturned.

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There are some small marks and light dents but otherwise they are in good general order, with wear commensurate to the age.
TJR Trading

The set weighs a total of 70g ( 2.26 oz t)

Height
0.7cm (0.28")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

TJR Trading has dated these Silver Playing Card Dishes to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA810736
Dealers Internal Ref
C546
TJR Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014

Specialist in antique silver, but also a seller of glass, ceramics and other similar items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the TJR Trading Profile Page

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A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Set of Four Silver Playing Card Suit Dishes

Archive II A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View II
Archive III A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View III
Archive IV A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View IV
Archive V A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View V
Archive VI A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View VI
Archive VII A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View VII
Archive VIII A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View VIII
Archive IX A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View IX
Archive X A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View X
Archive XI A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View XI
Archive XII A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks. View XII
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TJR Trading
Telephone 07716 081 462
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London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tjr
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 47
Items Sold 185
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A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks.
Set of Four Silver Playing Card Suit Dishes
Ref: SA810736
A set of four small silver dishes shaped like the four playing card suits: spade, heart, diamond, and club, featuring scalloped edges and visible hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlaying card suits, Scalloped edges, Hallmarks, Pressed metal
  • SizeH 0.7 cm (0 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Silver card suit dishes became particularly popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used as gaming accessories or bridge table markers for holding pins, counters, or small items.

These items are typically constructed from sterling silver, often formed via stamping or pressing, and finished with chased or scalloped borders representing the four suits of cards.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the metal for hallmark stamps indicating the purity standard, makers mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside natural signs of age-related oxidisation.

They can be displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk as small catch-all trays for loose items, combining functionality with classic metallic texture.

Preserve silver items by storing them in low-humidity environments, handling them with soft cloths to avoid scratching, and cleaning them periodically with dedicated silver polish to remove tarnish.
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