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Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with Mop Hilliard & Thomason 1894
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Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with Mop Hilliard & Thomason 1894

19th century
Description

A beautifully engraved Victorian Silver Butter / Cheese spade spoon trowel with Mother of Pearl handle.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 by renowned makers Hilliard & Thomason.

Measuring 11 cm long.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are very good. Some surface wear, marks, all commensurate of age and use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Butter Spade to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192847
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Description
A beautifully engraved Victorian Silver Butter / Cheese spade spoon trowel with Mother of Pearl handle.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 by renowned makers Hilliard & Thomason.

Measuring 11 cm long.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are very good. Some surface wear, marks, all commensurate of age and use.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Butter Spade to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192847
Queens Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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A Victorian sterling silver butter spade featuring an engraved floral blade and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver butter spade featuring an engraved floral blade and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.

Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with Mop Hilliard & Thomason 1894

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver butter spade featuring an engraved floral blade and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle. View II
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A Victorian sterling silver butter spade featuring an engraved floral blade and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with MOP Hilliard & Thomason 1894
Ref: SA1192847
A Victorian sterling silver butter spade featuring an engraved floral blade and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsFloral engraving, Spade blade, Spiral ferrule, Smooth handle
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in)

This Victorian sterling silver butter and cheese spade functions as traditional tableware, presenting an engraved triangular blade and a cream-coloured mother-of-pearl handle joined by a detailed spiral ferrule. The bright polished silver head exhibits delicate floral engraving across the surface alongside a decorative scalloped border edge, while the smooth cylindrical handle tapers gently toward the end. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 by makers Hilliard & Thomason, the piece displays natural surface wear and minor marks that reflect its history of use. Measuring 11 cm long, this small antique utensil serves during formal afternoon teas or cheese courses on the dining table. It brings period character to traditional table settings and fits comfortably into domestic entertaining routines for serving butter, soft cheese, or preserves.

FAQs

A Victorian silver butter spade is a specialised serving utensil designed in the late 19th century for slicing and serving butter or soft cheeses at formal dining tables.

These utensils were typically constructed from sterling silver or electroplated silver, paired with decorative handles crafted from mother-of-pearl, carved ivory, or bone.

Authentic British Victorian sterling silver features official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, town mark, date letter, and a registered makers mark.

An antique butter spade functions as a practical serving piece on charcuterie boards, cheese platters, or butter dishes during formal meals and gatherings.

Clean the silver blade with a soft polishing cloth and mild detergent, avoiding immersion of the mother-of-pearl handle in water to prevent looseness or surface damage.
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