Antique Silver Meat Skewer. 18th Century

Name: Antique Silver Meat Skewer.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1226052
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An antique sterling silver meat skewer with a tapered blade, stamped hallmarks, and a ring terminal against a neutral white backdrop.

Antique Silver Meat Skewer.

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ObjectSilverware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsRing terminal, Tapered blade, Stamped hallmarks
SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian antique sterling silver meat skewer originates from London and dates to 1806, bearing the maker's mark of Peter and William Bateman. The traditional design includes a smooth silver finish, a tapered blade tapering to a sharp point, and a rounded ring terminal at the top end. Visible details in the photograph include a set of small stamped hallmarks near the base of the handle, a polished metallic sheen, and the smooth, undecorated surface of the utensil. The piece measures 25 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 3 cm deep in practical terms. Although originally intended for culinary use in carving and presenting meat, it adapts well to contemporary domestic interiors. Today, this versatile sterling silver object serves as a refined letter opener on an office desk or a decorative accent within a gentleman's library display.

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Antique silver meat skewers were used during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to hold joints of meat together during carving, serving both functional roles and acting as status symbols at the dining table.

Skewers were typically hand-forged from sterling silver, featuring a long, tapered blade attached to a ring or decorative crest terminal, complete with stamped hallmarks.

Authentic pieces feature official British assay marks, including a makers mark, town mark, date letter, and standard mark stamped directly onto the silver blade near the handle.

These historical implements are frequently repurposed as elegant letter openers for an office desk or displayed in shallow frames and dining room sideboards.

Maintain the finish by gently wiping with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a specialist silver polish to remove tarnish, taking care to clean gently around stamped hallmarks.

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Antique Silver Meat Skewer.