What were silver plated bottle holders used for?

Bottle holders and coasters kept wine bottles stable on the dining table and protected polished wood surfaces from moisture rings. They were passed around the table during the port and claret courses. Many examples featured pierced metal sides or wooden bases with green baize lining on the underside to glide smoothly across the mahogany.

Are these items made of solid silver?

The majority of these pieces consist of a base metal, typically nickel silver, brass or copper, covered with a thin coating of real silver. Manufacturers marked them as silver plate to indicate the plating process rather than solid precious metal. Makers often applied stamps denoting electroplate alongside their company hallmarks to show the specific plating standard used during manufacture.

How can I date my silver plate holder?

Dating relies on combining stylistic clues, such as aesthetic movement or neoclassical revival motifs, with any manufacturer stamps or registration marks stamped into the metal. Design patents and registry lozenges found on the underside provide specific year or month indicators. Form also guides dating, as heavy figural pieces and specific desk accessories frequently align with stylistic shifts across the decades of the nineteenth century.

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These Victorian silver plate holders span elegant dining table centrepieces, desk accessories and bottle stands.

19th century

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Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

From George James Antiques

£110

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19th century

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A Pair of 19th Century Candlesticks.

From Youngs Antiques

£195

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19th century

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Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

From George James Antiques

£110

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1900 - 1920

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Lovely Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£195

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Plated Centre Piece

From The Silver Cabinet

£125

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19th century

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Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

From George James Antiques

£125

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19th century

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Unusual Antique English Silver Plated Double Inkwell by Martin Hall.

From Puckerings

£395

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19th century

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Finest Quality English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Dish / Basket C.1880

From Puckerings

£995

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19th century

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A Huge Pair Antique Elkington Sheffield Silver Plate Candelabra Circa 1853 30"

From Bushells Antiques

£5,250

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£475

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The listings show desk accessories, candlesticks and bottle stands spanning the Victorian and Edwardian periods in silver plate, brass, copper and glass.

Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra Circa 1880

19th century

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Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra Circa 1880

From Regent Antiques

£2,850

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Large Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks

19th century

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Large Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks

From London City Antiques

£575

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Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

19th century

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Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

From Puckerings

£495

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19th century

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Silver Plated Ink Stand

From John Hubbard Antiques

£195

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£575

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Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

From The Silver Cabinet

£410

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Victorian Silver Plate Holders

Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

A Pair of 19th Century Candlesticks.

Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

Lovely Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set

Antique Silver Plated Centre Piece

Antique Silverplated Toast Rack.

Unusual Antique English Silver Plated Double Inkwell by Martin Hall.

Finest Quality English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Dish / Basket C.1880

A Huge Pair Antique Elkington Sheffield Silver Plate Candelabra Circa 1853 30"

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra Circa 1880

Large Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

Silver Plated Ink Stand

Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand

Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

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