What items are included in nineteenth century silver?

Nineteenth century silver covers a wide array of functional and decorative items, including cutlery, dessert spoons, wine tasters, sewing tools, and travelling cups. Larger storage pieces such as oak silver chests are also part of the broader category. Pieces range from standard domestic tableware to specialised devotional items like boxed communion sets, reflecting the diverse output of European silversmiths.

How do I identify different styles?

Styles within the nineteenth century shift from the classical restraint of Georgian and Regency designs to the ornate details of French Belle Epoque and Imperial Russian work. Examining the decorative motifs helps indicate the specific period of manufacture. Maker marks and regional assay stamps provide definitive evidence of origin, connecting individual pieces to workshops in Dublin, Paris, or Moscow.

How were Old Sheffield plate items made?

Old Sheffield plate was produced by thermally fusing a sheet of silver onto a copper core before rolling the combined metals into sheets. This method allowed makers to create substantial items with the appearance of solid silver. Items utilising this technique include boxes and larger serving pieces, representing an important precursor to later silver plating methods.

How do I care for silver with enamel or bone?

Objects featuring delicate additions like cloisonne enamel, bone handles, or cotton elements require careful handling away from harsh chemical polishes. Gentle dusting and specialist cleaning of the metal parts preserve the secondary materials. Fitted items such as communion sets should be stored within their original boxes to protect both the metal surfaces and the internal linings.

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Nineteenth century silver brings together the heavy cutlery, travelling cups, and fitted communion sets that defined dining and devotion across the era.

Large Russian Painted Icon in Oklad,c1890

19th century

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Large Russian Painted Icon in Oklad,c1890

From Curious Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Nineteenth Century Country House Silver Box

19th century

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Nineteenth Century Country House Silver Box

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Small English Timepiece Skeleton Clock

19th century

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A Small English Timepiece Skeleton Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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High Quality Regulator Longcase Clock – Richard Rowell – Oxford

19th century

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High Quality Regulator Longcase Clock – Richard Rowell – Oxford

From The Antique Clock Co.

£19,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Rest C.1880

19th century

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Rare Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Rest C.1880

From Puckerings

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Silver Plated Rotating Dish Ring with Burner

From David Pickett Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Silver/gilt Mirror.

From Cleall Antiques

£1,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Khlebnikov Russian Silver-gilt and Shaded Enamel Box / Case,

19th century

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A Khlebnikov Russian Silver-gilt and Shaded Enamel Box / Case,

From Bushells Antiques

£2,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Figures of Assyrian King Sardanapalus and Queen

1920 - 1940

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Pair of Figures of Assyrian King Sardanapalus and Queen

From TJR Trading

£400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Magnificent French Bronze Three Branch Candlesticks / Candelabra - Cherubs C.1870

19th century

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Pair Magnificent French Bronze Three Branch Candlesticks / Candelabra - Cherubs C.1870

From Puckerings

£2,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Object types recorded in these archives range from domestic cutlery and sewing tools to portable communion sets, travelling cups, and heavy oak silver chests.