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Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
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Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs

19th century
Description

Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box opening to reveal a set of six antique solid silver spoons and sugar tongs with unusual ornate scroll and shell decoration

A charming set of the best quality crafted by Mappin and Webb, London and stamped 1899

Dimensions

Height 11.5 cm

Width 2.5 cm

Depth 5 cm cm

Dated 1899

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Cased Silver Spoons to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08293202
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Silk lining stamped Mappin & Webb Ltd: dates the case after limited incorporation in 1898.
Twisted stems and shell bowls: decorative style fashionable at the close of the 19th century.
Push-button brass catch on the fitted case: standard hardware for late Victorian cutlery boxes.
Gentle rubbing to the leather corners: natural wear from handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1041886
Dealers Internal Reference
2206
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Description
Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box opening to reveal a set of six antique solid silver spoons and sugar tongs with unusual ornate scroll and shell decoration

A charming set of the best quality crafted by Mappin and Webb, London and stamped 1899

Dimensions

Height 11.5 cm

Width 2.5 cm

Depth 5 cm cm

Dated 1899

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Cased Silver Spoons to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08293202
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Silk lining stamped Mappin & Webb Ltd: dates the case after limited incorporation in 1898.
Twisted stems and shell bowls: decorative style fashionable at the close of the 19th century.
Push-button brass catch on the fitted case: standard hardware for late Victorian cutlery boxes.
Gentle rubbing to the leather corners: natural wear from handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1041886
Dealers Internal Ref
2206
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Victorian solid silver spoons with shell-shaped bowls and matching sugar tongs in a pink velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
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Archive I A set of six Victorian solid silver spoons with shell-shaped bowls and matching sugar tongs in a pink velvet and silk-lined presentation case.

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A set of six Victorian solid silver spoons with shell-shaped bowls and matching sugar tongs in a pink velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
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A set of six Victorian solid silver spoons with shell-shaped bowls and matching sugar tongs in a pink velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
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  • ObjectCutlery Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell-shaped bowls, scrollwork, twisted stems
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian cutlery set comprises six solid silver spoons and matching sugar tongs housed within a presentation case. The spoons display shell-shaped bowls, ornate scrollwork, and twisted stems, accompanied by slender tongs with curved handles. The case interior features pale pink velvet lining with moulded indents to hold each utensil securely, complemented by gathered silk fabric inside the hinged lid. The exterior shows a dark burgundy leather finish with visible hinges and a clasp fastening at the front. The set rests upon a wooden surface displaying a geometric marquetry pattern of inlaid diamond shapes. Measuring 11.5 cm high, 2.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the presentation case makes a compact display piece for a traditional sideboard top in a dining room or drawing room. It functions both as a collector item for display and as a table accessory for serving afternoon tea or after-dinner sweets in a home today.

FAQs

Victorian cased silver sets were created for formal dining and tea services, frequently featuring matching teaspoons and sugar tongs. These items were stored in velvet-lined presentation boxes designed to protect the metal from tarnish and physical damage.

Victorian silver flatware is predominantly made from sterling silver, marked with a monarchs head duty mark, a lion passant indicating purity, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Authentic pieces carry stamped British hallmarks on the back of the stems or bowls. The weight of solid silver, alongside period-appropriate decorative techniques like chasing and casting, differentiates silver items from silver-plated alternatives.

Cased silver spoons can be incorporated into formal table settings alongside contemporary dinnerware, or displayed open in their original presentation box on a sideboard as a decorative dining accent.

Silver pieces should be polished gently with a specialized silver cloth to prevent tarnish accumulation. The silk or velvet lining of presentation cases should be kept dry and brushed with a soft brush to remove dust.
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