What is antique sterling tableware used for?

These silver items serve both decorative and functional purposes at the dining table. Napkin rings identify places, while casters and pots hold sugar and condiments. Collectors display them as part of traditional table settings or integrate them into modern dining arrangements. Their solid construction makes them suitable for continued daily use.

How do I identify the date of sterling tableware?

Assay office hallmarks include specific letters that indicate the exact year the piece was tested and marked. Local registers match these letter shapes to specific decades. Stylistic cues such as Arts and Crafts handwork or Art Deco geometry also help narrow down the period. Combining the hallmark date letter with the design style provides a precise chronology.

What periods do these silver pieces come from?

The available items originate predominantly from the late Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s periods. Each era brings distinct aesthetic choices, from ornate Victorian styling to restrained Edwardian forms. Revival styles also appear, reinterpreting earlier Georgian motifs within Edwardian workshops. This creates a bridge between historical design and twentieth-century manufacturing.

How do I care for antique silver tableware?

Regular, gentle cleaning with a specialised silver cloth prevents tarnish build-up without removing the underlying metal. Avoid harsh abrasive pastes that can soften engraved details and hallmarks. Store pieces in dry conditions away from direct sunlight and rubber materials. Proper maintenance preserves the reflective finish and protects the integrity of the silver.

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Antique sterling tableware comprises silver dining accessories forged to elevate the table, prized for their weight, brilliance, and utility.

19th century

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Set of Four Silver Salts

From AJD Antiques

£950

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Pair of Early Victorian Grape Scissors - Reilly & Storer

19th century

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Pair of Early Victorian Grape Scissors - Reilly & Storer

From The Silver Cabinet

£325

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19th century

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A Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Gilt Candlesticks, London 1875

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£2,495

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19th century

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A Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Oval Pierced Baskets William Comyns London 1891

From Bushells Antiques

£1,750

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label

From The Silver Cabinet

£110

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - 1892

From S & A Marsh

£125

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19th century

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1844 Fine Silver Cylinder Nutmeg Grater by Reid and Summers Great Dog Crest

From Dudley Antique Silver

£450

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Solid Sterling Silver Dish Ring / Potato Ring

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£1,550

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Spoons

From Ballinderry Antiques

£280

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Vanity Box or Jar - 1905

From Puckerings

£395

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Listings span the Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930 periods, incorporating styles from Arts and Crafts to Georgian Revival in sterling silver and citrine.

18th century

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

From Original Retro

£575

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19th century

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Victorian Set of Silver Salt Bowls and Spoons London 1886

From Aramis Antiques

£450

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18th century

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A Pair of George III Silver English Sauce Ladles

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£165

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1900 - 1920

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Solid Silver Cream Pail

From Prometheus Antiques

£295

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18th century

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George III Silver Chamberstick, London 1791

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£895

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19th century

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Silver Grape Scissors

From Devonshire Antiques

£375

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Antique Sterling Tableware

Set of Four Silver Salts

Pair of Early Victorian Grape Scissors - Reilly & Storer

A Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Gilt Candlesticks, London 1875

A Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Oval Pierced Baskets William Comyns London 1891

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - 1892

1844 Fine Silver Cylinder Nutmeg Grater by Reid and Summers Great Dog Crest

Antique Solid Sterling Silver Dish Ring / Potato Ring

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Spoons

Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Vanity Box or Jar - 1905

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

Victorian Set of Silver Salt Bowls and Spoons London 1886

A Pair of George III Silver English Sauce Ladles

Solid Silver Cream Pail

George III Silver Chamberstick, London 1791

Silver Grape Scissors

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