46,202  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 185  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA833898
FOR SALE
£325
Email
Save
A Rare Pair of Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters C1850
David Pickett Antiques
for sale €380     $413
£325
David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2020
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Specialists in old sheffield plate
Id #SA833898
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Rare Pair of Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters C1850

19th century
Description

This rare pair of silver plated wine bottle coasters are marked for maker Roberts and Slater (1845 - 1858). The beautiful fretwork bodies are capped with highly ornate cast rims. Both having turned fruitwood bases and felted bottoms. They are perfectly designed to accommodate a standard wine bottle. Both have a blank cartouche for engraving.

The condition is very good overall with no splits or dents. The plating is also in good order with only very minor wear due to age and use.

Total Weight approx 930g.

Height approx 10.5cm

Base diameter approx 12cm.

Rim diameter approx 14.5cm

Internal rim diameter approx 9cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Wine Coasters to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA833898
Dealers Notes

All UK Mainland Postage is included in the price of the item. Parcels under 2kg will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and over 2kg by Parcelforce 48.

Please enquire for overseas postage prices.

Description
This rare pair of silver plated wine bottle coasters are marked for maker Roberts and Slater (1845 - 1858). The beautiful fretwork bodies are capped with highly ornate cast rims. Both having turned fruitwood bases and felted bottoms. They are perfectly designed to accommodate a standard wine bottle. Both have a blank cartouche for engraving.
fig 1. A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases.
fig 1. A Rare Pair of Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters C1850

The condition is very good overall with no splits or dents. The plating is also in good order with only very minor wear due to age and use.

Total Weight approx 930g.

Height approx 10.5cm

Base diameter approx 12cm.

Rim diameter approx 14.5cm

Internal rim diameter approx 9cm

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Wine Coasters to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA833898
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases.
1 / 8
Archive I A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases.

A Rare Pair of Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters c1850

Archive II A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View II
Archive III A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases. View VIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07908 951 895
Location
York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2020
Items For Sale 123
Items Sold 533
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2020
For Sale
123
Sold
533
A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases.
A Rare Pair of Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters c1850
Ref: SA833898
A pair of mid-19th-century silver-plated wine bottle coasters featuring pierced lattice sides, floral repousse borders, and turned wooden bases.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Wine coasters emerged in the mid-18th century as specialized table accessories designed to hold bottles and decanters. They allowed dining guests to slide wine containers smoothly across polished wooden dining tables without causing scratches or moisture ring marks.

Coasters from this period typically consist of a silver or silver-plated metal rim mounted onto a turned wooden base. The wood provided structural weight and protected surfaces, while the pierced or chased metalwork added decorative detailing.

Authentic period examples often feature hand-chased ornamentation, openwork lattice piercing, and turned mahogany or oak inserts held by internal metal pins. Markings may include electroplate manufacturer stamps or hallmarks along the rim or underside rim edge.

These pieces can be displayed on a sideboard, bar cart, or dining table to anchor decanters or glass bottles. They also function decoratively as catch-alls for pillar candles or small desk items within classic interior arrangements.

Clean the metal surfaces gently using a soft cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads that wear away plating. The wooden inserts should be dusted dry and kept free from liquid immersion to prevent warping or swelling.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories