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Royal Jubilee Set of 4 Antique Silver Menu Holders
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Royal Jubilee Set of 4 Antique Silver Menu Holders

19th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a very impressive heavy set of antique sterling silver menu holders commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

They are clearly hallmarked for London 1896 with the maker's mark of Mappin Brothers. The intricate design features a rose, a crown, a sixpence and a thistle, all flanked by laurels. The inscription across the width of the menu holder reads: '1837 Victoria 1897'.

The come in a large custom made wooden box, the lid of which is a little loose.

Dimensions:

Total silver weight: 181g

Width: 8cm

Depth: 2.5cm

Height: 5cm

A fantastic piece of Royal memorabilia.

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 these Antique Silver Menu Holders to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998626
Dealers Internal Reference
C710
Description
This is a very impressive heavy set of antique sterling silver menu holders commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

They are clearly hallmarked for London 1896 with the maker's mark of Mappin Brothers. The intricate design features a rose, a crown, a sixpence and a thistle, all flanked by laurels. The inscription across the width of the menu holder reads: '1837 Victoria 1897'.

fig 1. An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897.
fig 1. Royal Jubilee Set of 4 Antique Silver Menu Holders

The come in a large custom made wooden box, the lid of which is a little loose.

Dimensions:

Total silver weight: 181g

Width: 8cm

Depth: 2.5cm

Height: 5cm

A fantastic piece of Royal memorabilia.

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.
The Silver Cabinet

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 these Antique Silver Menu Holders to the Victorian era.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998626
Dealers Internal Ref
C710
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Archive I An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Royal Jubilee Set of 4 Antique Silver Menu Holders

Archive II An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View II
Archive III An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View III
Archive IV An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View IV
Archive V An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View V
Archive VI An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View VI
Archive VII An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897. View VII
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An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897.
Royal Jubilee Set of 4 Antique Silver Menu Holders
Ref: SA998626
An ornate antique silver menu holder featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, a crown, and floral motifs above a ribbon inscribed with the dates 1837 and 1897.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMenu Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsQueen Victoria profile, Imperial crown, Floral wreath, Inscribed ribbon
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian commemorative silver items were frequently produced to mark significant national events, such as Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897, often incorporating patriotic motifs like crowns, coinage, and floral emblems.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver-plate, utilising techniques such as casting, embossing, and detailed hand-chasing to achieve intricate dimensional designs.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the makers mark, assay office, standard of silver, and the date letter corresponding to the era of manufacture.

These small decorative objects can be displayed within glass cabinets, utilised on dining tables for formal settings, or integrated into tabletop arrangements to add historical texture and reflective metallic detail.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to maintain the patina, while avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip historical oxidisation from recessed details.
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