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.

A Superb Victorian Silver Mustard Pot by Charles Stuart Harris

19th century

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A Superb Victorian Silver Mustard Pot by Charles Stuart Harris

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£295

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19th century

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A Delightful Victorian Silver Cream Jug

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£155

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18th century

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Antique Scottish Silver Strainer.

From George James Antiques

£895

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1900 - 1920

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Novelty Articulated Eagle Claw Sugar Tongs Henry Stuart Brown 1905 Silver Pair Nips

From Andrew Nethercott Antiques

£420

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910

From Puckerings

£1,750

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19th century

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A Rare Pair of Victorian Novelty Silver 'Baby' Salt and Pepper Shakers, Thomas Johnson, London, 1886

From Sandbanks Antiques

£4,000

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1920 - 1940

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Vintage George VI Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1947)

From AC Silver

£1,395

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – Circa 1900

From Kingsdown Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Silver Grape Scissors / Shears with Grape Vine Decoration Hallmarked Sheffield 1872 Chawner & Co

From Woodbridge Antiques

£385

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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.

19th century

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Fine Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£475

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18th century

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A Georgian Silver Pepper Pot

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Six Silver Coffee Spoons

From Highmeads Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Silver Pedestal Bowl London 1902

From Aramis Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Pair of Georgian Silver Coasters

From Ballinderry Antiques

£3,900

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dishes Edward & John Barnard London 1854

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Sterling Tableware

A Superb Victorian Silver Mustard Pot by Charles Stuart Harris

A Delightful Victorian Silver Cream Jug

Antique Scottish Silver Strainer.

Novelty Articulated Eagle Claw Sugar Tongs Henry Stuart Brown 1905 Silver Pair Nips

English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910

A Rare Pair of Victorian Novelty Silver 'Baby' Salt and Pepper Shakers, Thomas Johnson, London, 1886

Vintage George VI Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1947)

A Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Gilt Candlesticks, London 1875

Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – Circa 1900

Silver Grape Scissors / Shears with Grape Vine Decoration Hallmarked Sheffield 1872 Chawner & Co

Fine Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug

A Georgian Silver Pepper Pot

Six Silver Coffee Spoons

Edwardian Silver Pedestal Bowl London 1902

Pair of Georgian Silver Coasters

Pair Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dishes Edward & John Barnard London 1854

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