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Antique Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique James II sterling silver Trefid Rat Tail
Category

Antique 1680s British James II Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Hanoverian Rat Tail Soup Ladle
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Hanoverian Rat Tail
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique James II Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By Lawrence Jones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique James II sterling silver Trefid Rat Tail pattern spoon
Category

Antique 1680s British James II Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Britannia Standard Silver Dog Nose Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III Britannia standard silver Dog Nose Rat Tail
Category

Antique 1690s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By John Cory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III Britannia standard silver Trefid rat tail
Category

Antique Early 1700s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

18k Gold Pendant with 0.35ct Diamonds & Tahiti pearls, Floche. Rat Tail Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
attached. With Rat Tail Necklace Material: Necklace 18 kt. yellow gold, Pendant 18 kt. white gold Pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rat Tail Pattern Large 1851 Soup Ladle 9.9ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
heavy gauge and weight silver. Of Hanoverian form and Rat Tail pattern. Mark of GA Chawner & Co
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rare George I Sterling Silver 'Rat-Tail' Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721
By William Spackman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
flattened stem - the heel on the underside of the larger bowl showing a 'rat tail' element. The underside of
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Crown Pottery Turquoise Blue Large Urn w/ Rat Tail Handles NC 1939-42
By Royal Crown Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $450....A large Turquoise Blue Rat Tail Handled Urn from the Merry Oaks, NC kilns of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Clay

Rat Tail by Spaulding England Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pieces
By Spaulding & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Timeless rat tail by Spaulding Co. (ENGLAND) sterling silver flatware set - 89 pieces. This set
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rat Tail by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible Dinner Size Rat Tail by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware set - 75 pieces. This
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rat Tail by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 100 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner & Lunch Size Rat Tail by Tiffany and Co. (made in England) Sterling Silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rat Tail by W. Wilson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 94 Pc England w/Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental rat tail by W. WILSON (England) sterling silver flatware set - 94 pieces in large
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rattail by Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pieces Rat Tail
By Arthur J. Stone
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arthur J. Stone (1847-1938) was a leading silversmith from Gardner, Massachusetts. He was trained and worked in Sheffield, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland prior to coming to the U.S...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Hanoverian rat tail
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
H 12.4 in W 2.3 in D 2.3 in
Rare Pair of George I Britannia Silver .958 Fine Table Spoons, London 1719
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare pair of George I Britannia Standard Silver (.958 fine) Hanoverian ‘Rat-Tail’ tablespoons
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Painted Pine Brass Studded Box
Located in Wilson, NC
rectangle shapes with concave corners; sides have brass carrying handles; open interior with original ''rat
Category

Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Painted Pine Brass Studded Box
Painted Pine Brass Studded Box
H 12 in W 25 in D 16.75 in
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
original ''rat tail'' hinges. This chest is an excellent size for use as a coffee table.
Category

Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.25 in W 34.25 in D 19 in
English Grain Painted Box
Located in Wilson, NC
papered(can be removed on request); the top is secured with the original ''rat tail'' steel hinges.
Category

Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

English Grain Painted Box
English Grain Painted Box
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.75 in
Large Copper 19th Century Cauldron Pot on Iron Base/Planter/Log Bin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1244 A large hand made copper cauldron and iron handled pot with rolled and rat tailed iron
Category

Antique 1880s Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper, Iron

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This Central European painted blanket chest has the original shaped rat tail hinges inside the lid
Category

Antique 1840s Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.25 in W 43.75 in D 26 in
A Charles II Sterling Silver Trefid Spoon by John King London in 1683
By John King
Located in London, GB
rat tail. It has an oval bowl with a thick gauge silver handle with pin engraved initials G & L to the
Category

Antique 1680s European Charles II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Arthur Dixon, Birmingham Guild of Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Jug
By Arthur A. Dixon , Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
and lid with rat tail handle. Stamped "B.G.H." on base Beautiful original chocolate patina to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

A William & Mary Trefid Spoon Made in London in 1691 by Lawrence Coles
Located in London, GB
This very fine example is modelled in the Trefid style with a reeded rat tail on the reverse of the
Category

Antique 1690s English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
retains the original ''rat tail'' steel hinges, drawer with original round beech wood knobs. The sides and
Category

Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

English Painted Blanket Chest
English Painted Blanket Chest
H 25 in W 38.25 in D 21 in
1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original Bags and Box. Mid 20th Century large silver plate rat tail serving salad fork and spoon. Gorgeous
Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Fine Trefid Spoon Made in London in 1692 by Lawrence Coles
Located in London, GB
This very fine Spoon is modelled in the Trefid style and displays a reeded rat tail on the reverse
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Christian Dior Gold Metal Dangling Charms Logo Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
. Rat tail chain. Lobster closure. Chain length: about 21 inches - 53.3 cm Condition A - EXCELLENT
Category

Early 2000s French More Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Early 18th Century English Elm Coffer
Located in Wilson, NC
top and the date 1720 inside ( see photo ) The top swings on the original ''rat tail'' hinges , the
Category

Antique 1720s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early 18th Century English Elm Coffer
Early 18th Century English Elm Coffer
H 13.5 in W 31.26 in D 14.25 in
Armchair "Foyer" Sergio Giobbi, Product Giovannetti Modern Style, in Fabric
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
exposed zip, or rat tail cord. Feet in die-cast alluminium Removable cover.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

1940s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By C.W. Fletcher & Son Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rat tail pattern 86 piece canteen of cutlery for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s British Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Robert Wander 18K Semi Baroque South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gold plates. They can be worn alone or as tops for interesting bottoms; as they are equipped with rat
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Ladle, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
engraved handle. Large clear hallmarks to the reverse with a rat tail end pattern. Nice and solid
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Ladle, 18th Century
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Ladle, 18th Century
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H 6.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
A Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Onslow Pattern Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon
By Robert Ross
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
‘Onslow’ terminal. The underside of the bowl showing a rat-tail heel, the stem bearing impressed London
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s-1970s French Bark Finish Gold Pendant Brooch by Wander 3 1/2 Inches Long
By Wander
Located in Palm Beach, FL
FRANCE, and while not stamped 18k it tests solidly as such. It is equipped with a "rat-tail wire" for use
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Murex, black and white pop art pastel, semi-abstract silhouette, 1996
By Idelle Weber
Located in New York, NY
, Australia. ''Murex,'' a spiny menace with a long rat's tail, gets its devilish due in black silhouette
Category

1990s Pop Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
Located in Heerlen, NL
(o,2 inch) - Extra a 14K. yellow gold rat tail necklace 1960, 60 cm (23 inches) length weight: 6.42
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
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H 0.18 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in Dm 1.03 in L 23.63 in
Charles II Lace Back Trefid Spoon made in London in 1682 by Lawrence Coles
By Christopher Lawrence
Located in London, GB
beaded bands, around a raised reeded rat tail. The back of the stem displays a good set of hallmarks. The
Category

Antique 1660s English Charles II Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coral Emeralds Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
as a rat tail. A necklace that can be worn by a woman of any age, available for any type of event
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Pair of Blue & White Nanking 'Rice Grain' Cups & Saucers, Qianlong Marked
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the porcelain surface. another unique attribute, the cups are executed with 'Rat Tail' handles, one
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By Gee & Holmes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in the Hanoverian rat tail pattern. The surface of each rounded handle is embellished
Category

Vintage 1950s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II
Located in London, GB
large bowl with central rat tail surrounded by lace scroll work of distinctive West Country design, very
Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Tableware

Materials

Silver

Purple and Yellow Chinoiserie Wine Jug, Delft, circa 1680
By Delft
Located in Verviers, BE
spreading foot, has a conical neck with spout and a pewter mount and cover. The ear-shaped handle has a rat
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Table Box, from The Roycroft Inn at East Aurora NY
By Roycroft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a 'rat tail' ornament on the original hinge, opens to reveal a velvet-lined lid and interior. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
drawers retaining a Hanoverian rat-tail service comprising: 18 dessert forks, 4 knife rests, 18 table
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Blue and White Chinoiserie Wine Jug Delft, 1650-1670
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
waisted foot and has a slightly conical neck with a spout and an ear-shaped handle that ends in a rat tail
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Elkington & Co Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 10 Persons
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been reproduced in a period typeface. Each spoon features an impressive classic rat tail
Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engraved crest depicting a cat's head. Each spoon features an impressive classic rat tail ornamentation to
Category

Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 2, Colette Armchairs, Tourquoise - Blue - Tourquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
contrasting rat tail cord. Can be coated with C.O.M. fabric. Colé is a young Italian design brand, with a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4, Colette Armchairs, Red, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4, Colette Armchairs, Tourquoise - Blue - Tourquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2, Colette Armchairs, Mixed 'R-B-T / T-R-b' by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2, Colette Armchairs, Red, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Colette Armchair Red, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail cord. Can be
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Colette Armchair Red, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
Colette Armchair Red, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
H 61.82 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Colette Armchair Red, Blue, Tourquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail cord. Can be
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 2, Colette Armchair Red, Blue, Tourquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Colette Armchair Tourquoise, Blue, Tourquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Colette Armchair Tourquoise, Blue, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
pictures, a combination of dragon blood red, indigo blue and turquoise tones, with contrasting rat tail
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Delft, Blue and White Beer Mug with Peacock in Garden, circa 1680-1700
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
pewter lid stands on a short foot and has an ear-shaped handle that ends in a rat tail. It is painted in
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Alexander Goodman, Gainsford & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in the Hanoverian rat tail pattern by Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker of Barker
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Rat Tail For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rat tail for your home. A rat tail — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the rat tail you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A rat tail is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one rat tail that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., The Stieff Co. and A.E. Jones produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rat Tail?

The average selling price for a rat tail at 1stDibs is $189, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $16,995 for the highest priced.