How do I identify the date of my silver?

Look for the series of small stamped impressions known as hallmarks, which typically include a date letter corresponding to the assay office records of the year. Additional marks will show the lion passant for sterling standard and the maker's initials, confirming the exact period of production.

Were canteens of cutlery used daily?

Many canteens containing thirty persons' worth of flatware were commissioned for grand households and formal dining occasions rather than everyday meals. Over the generations, families preserved these sets in fitted mahogany cabinets lined with velvet or satin to protect the metal from tarnish.

What is a basting spoon used for?

Basting spoons are exceptionally large serving utensils designed to ladle juices, gravies or melted fat over roasting meats in the kitchen or at the dining table. Their substantial weight and length made them practical tools during the Georgian era when large joints of meat were prepared.

Can I use antique silver for dining?

Solid silver flatware is entirely functional and sturdy enough for regular use, provided it is washed by hand in warm soapy water without harsh abrasives. Avoid placing antique cutlery in modern dishwashers, as the strong detergents and intense heat can damage the silver and any delicate gilding.

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These antique flatware pieces bring centuries of dining tradition to the table, offering solid silver and steel utensils crafted for daily service or grand presentation.

18th century

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Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£295

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A George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Knife Box.

18th century

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A George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Knife Box.

From Gertrude Antiques

£475

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Set of Six Irish George III Old English Pattern Tablespoons

18th century

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Set of Six Irish George III Old English Pattern Tablespoons

From Ballinderry Antiques

£850

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1900 - 1920

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Walnut Cased Canteen

From Shackladys Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Edinburgh Silver Gravy Spoon - 1874

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£235

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18th century

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Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

From London Fine Antiques

£695

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1940 - 1960

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Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£190

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silver

19th century

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Set of Six Antique Silver Queens Pattern Knives

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£630

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19th century

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A Beautiful Pair of Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoons - Sebastian Crespell 1842

From Artisan Antiques

£275

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19th century

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19th Century Scandinavian Rustic Pine Cutlery Box

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£850

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Listings feature sterling silver and solid silver items spanning the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, alongside presentation canteens housed in mahogany.

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Silver Tea Spoons

19th century

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Set of 6 Antique Victorian Silver Tea Spoons

From The Silver Cabinet

£275

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19th century

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Late Art Nouveau Silver Coffee Spoons, London 1892

From Henley Street Antiques

£195

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18th century

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Pair of 1791 Silver George III Scottish Basting Spoons by Alexander Henderson

From Original Retro

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian

19th century

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Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880

19th century

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Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880

From Canonbury Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Edwardian Silver Pickle Fork, Jam Spoon, Butter Knife Set Sheffield 1906

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Silver Pickle Fork, Jam Spoon, Butter Knife Set Sheffield 1906

From Aramis Antiques

£160

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Flatware

Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

A George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Knife Box.

Set of Six Irish George III Old English Pattern Tablespoons

Walnut Cased Canteen

Edinburgh Silver Gravy Spoon - 1874

Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

Set of Eight Antique German Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks

Set of Six Antique Silver Queens Pattern Knives

A Beautiful Pair of Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoons - Sebastian Crespell 1842

19th Century Scandinavian Rustic Pine Cutlery Box

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Silver Tea Spoons

Late Art Nouveau Silver Coffee Spoons, London 1892

Pair of 1791 Silver George III Scottish Basting Spoons by Alexander Henderson

Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian

Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880

Edwardian Silver Pickle Fork, Jam Spoon, Butter Knife Set Sheffield 1906

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