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Unusual Antique Silver-plated Spoon Warmer
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Unusual Antique Silver-plated Spoon Warmer

19th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is an unusual silver-plated spoon warmer.

It carries the maker's mark for Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, and dates from the mid-Victorian era. The slightly bulbous body stands well on four feet and the carrying handle is well-attached. The base has a simple screw opening to allow the hot water to be stored. The plating is in excellent condition. There are a couple of small dings o the body, but nothing unexpected for an item of this age.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 8cm

Height: 12cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA947743
Dealers Internal Reference
C690
Description
This is an unusual silver-plated spoon warmer.
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It carries the maker's mark for Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, and dates from the mid-Victorian era.
The Silver Cabinet

The slightly bulbous body stands well on four feet and the carrying handle is well-attached. The base has a simple screw opening to allow the hot water to be stored. The plating is in excellent condition. There are a couple of small dings o the body, but nothing unexpected for an item of this age.

fig 1. An antique silver-plated spoon warmer with a rounded body, a top lifting ring, a front opening, and decorative bracket feet, accompanied by a small separate stopper.
fig 1. Unusual Antique Silver-plated Spoon Warmer

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 8cm

Height: 12cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Plated Spoon Warmer to the Victorian era.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA947743
Dealers Internal Ref
C690
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An antique silver-plated spoon warmer with a rounded body, a top lifting ring, a front opening, and decorative bracket feet, accompanied by a small separate stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Antique Silver-plated Spoon Warmer

Archive II An antique silver-plated spoon warmer with a rounded body, a top lifting ring, a front opening, and decorative bracket feet, accompanied by a small separate stopper. View II
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An antique silver-plated spoon warmer with a rounded body, a top lifting ring, a front opening, and decorative bracket feet, accompanied by a small separate stopper.
Unusual Antique Silver-Plated Spoon Warmer
Ref: SA947743
An antique silver-plated spoon warmer with a rounded body, a top lifting ring, a front opening, and decorative bracket feet, accompanied by a small separate stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Britannia metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid with ring handle, Fluted bracket feet, Detachable threaded stopper, Open-mouthed vessel body
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A spoon warmer is a specialized Victorian dining accessory designed to hold hot water, which kept serving spoons warm before they were used to serve hot food, particularly gravy or soup.

These items are typically constructed from a base metal such as britannia metal, copper, or nickel silver, which is then electroplated with a layer of silver and often features cast feet and hinged lids.

Authenticity is identified through period hallmarks or makers marks stamped on the base, traditional manufacturing methods such as soldered seams, and the natural wear patterns associated with nineteenth-century silver plating.

This type of object functions effectively as a decorative tabletop display piece on a sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving, adding metallic contrast and historical interest to a modern room scheme.

Preservation requires cleaning with specialized silver cloths, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that can wear away the thin silver layer, and storing the item in a stable environment away from excessive moisture.
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