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Cased Set of Antique Silver Thistle Menu Holders
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Cased Set of Antique Silver Thistle Menu Holders

1920 - 1940
Sold 24 November 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

An excellent cased set of four solid sterling silver menu holders.

They are clearly hallmarked for Glasgow 1937 with the maker's mark (and box of) Edward & Sons.

They are circular with a central thistle on a shield-shaped base. The silver is in great condition. The box is a little discoloured inside and has some wear on the outside.

Dimensions:

Width: 3.5cm

Depth: 3cm

Height: 3cm

Total silver weight 67g.

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 Silver Thistle Menu Holders to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998623
Dealers Internal Reference
C709
Description
An excellent cased set of four solid sterling silver menu holders.

They are clearly hallmarked for Glasgow 1937 with the maker's mark (and box of) Edward & Sons.

They are circular with a central thistle on a shield-shaped base. The silver is in great condition. The box is a little discoloured inside and has some wear on the outside.

fig 1. A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Cased Set of Antique Silver Thistle Menu Holders

Dimensions:

Width: 3.5cm

Depth: 3cm

Height: 3cm

Total silver weight 67g.

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 Silver Thistle Menu Holders to the 1930s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998623
Dealers Internal Ref
C709
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cased Set of Antique Silver Thistle Menu Holders

Archive II A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View II
Archive III A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View III
Archive IV A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View IV
Archive V A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View V
Archive VI A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View VI
Archive VII A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View VII
Archive VIII A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box. View VIII
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A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
Cased Set of Antique Silver Thistle Menu Holders
Ref: SA998623
A cased set of four silver menu holders featuring embossed Scottish thistle motifs within circular frames, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Silk, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThistle design, Openwork circular frame, Embossed foliage
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Menu holders became popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as formal, multi-course dining required individual menus at each place setting or shared stands along the table.

They were typically fashioned from sterling silver, silver-plate, or brass, frequently incorporating weighted bases of lead or loaded felt to ensure stability on the dining table.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks indicating the metal standard, assay office, and makers mark, alongside traditional casting methods and period-appropriate presentation cases.

These small decorative pieces can be repurposed on a mantelpiece or displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet to add subtle metallic accents and historical charm to a room.

They should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away the aged patina.
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