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Victorian Burmantofts Grotesque Spoon Warmer

19th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · Antique and Unique
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Description

A wonderful Burmantofts faience spoon warmer in a turquoise glaze, modelled as a grotesque frog type creature, sitting with its mouth open to hold the spoons. Spoon warmers were a quirky Victorian idea and were filled with hot water to keep serving spoons and cutlery warm. Burmantofts made them in a variety of highly sought after grotesque designs.

I absolutely love this and was looking for one for a long time before I managed to get my hands on this one.It is a fantastic design and is in what I think is the best colourway; a lovely rich turquoise blue. I will be very sorry to see it go, but sadly I can’t keep everything! Hopefully I’ll come across another one day…

Condition: There is a very small chip to the glaze on the chest area, and another on an eyebrow. There is some grazing to the glaze. No other damage, and no signs of restoration.

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Victorian Ceramic Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124345
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Description
A wonderful Burmantofts faience spoon warmer in a turquoise glaze, modelled as a grotesque frog type creature, sitting with its mouth open to hold the spoons.
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Spoon warmers were a quirky Victorian idea and were filled with hot water to keep serving spoons and cutlery warm.
Antique and Unique

Burmantofts made them in a variety of highly sought after grotesque designs.

fig 1. A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface.
fig 1. Victorian Burmantofts Grotesque Spoon Warmer

I absolutely love this and was looking for one for a long time before I managed to get my hands on this one.It is a fantastic design and is in what I think is the best colourway; a lovely rich turquoise blue. I will be very sorry to see it go, but sadly I can’t keep everything! Hopefully I’ll come across another one day…

fig 2. A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface.
fig 2. Victorian Burmantofts Grotesque Spoon Warmer

Condition: There is a very small chip to the glaze on the chest area, and another on an eyebrow. There is some grazing to the glaze. No other damage, and no signs of restoration.

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Victorian Ceramic Spoon Warmer to the 1890s.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124345
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Archive I A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Burmantofts Grotesque Spoon Warmer

Archive II A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View II
Archive III A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View III
Archive IV A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View IV
Archive V A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View V
Archive VI A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View VI
Archive VII A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View VII
Archive VIII A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View VIII
Archive IX A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View IX
Archive X A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View X
Archive XI A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface. View XI
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Unit 2 (Churchwood Design)
Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
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A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface.
Victorian Burmantofts Grotesque Spoon Warmer
Ref: SA1124345
A turquoise glazed ceramic grotesque creature with textured scales and an open mouth acting as a spoon warmer, positioned on a dark wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Ceramics
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Arts and Crafts
  • MaterialCeramic, Glaze
  • ColourTurquoise
  • MotifsGrotesque creature, Scaled texture, Monochrome glaze
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Spoon warmers were dining table accessories used during the Victorian era to keep silver spoons warm when serving hot foods such as soup or pudding, typically filled with hot water from a sideboard.

Burmantofts pottery, produced in Leeds, typically utilised local fireclay finished with colourful lead-glazed earthenware or terracotta, often featuring slip-cast or hand-modelled grotesque and orientalist motifs.

Authentic pieces usually bear impressed factory marks, such as the BFW monogram or specific shape numbers, alongside characteristic slip glazes ranging from monochrome turquoise to rich multi-coloured palettes.

These sculptural objects serve as striking focal points on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or side tables, adding historical texture and curious character to eclectic or maximalist interior schemes.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid submerging in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, as crazing in the historic glaze can absorb moisture and cause staining.
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