Stokes & Ireland Ltd Tableware

A well-made set of napkin rings cast in brass and featuring motifs of a knife, a fork and a spoon. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s and origina...

A set of four Patrick Mavros solid silver coffee spoons, each topped with a finely cast figure of an African animal: a chameleon, leopard, elephant, and hippopotamus. The spoons are ...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish with reliefs and applications and a hinged opening lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weigh...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders, boxed, an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These exceptional and rare antique Edwardian cast sterling silver menu/card holders have a circular rounded form. These antique silver...

Elevate your table with The Sultan's Garden plate, a harmonious blend of artistry and elegance. The hand-painted border frames a delicate floral design, created with a hand-applied d...

A mid 20th century silver plate double wine bottle holder in the shape of a rhinoceros, made in Spain c. 1960s. It is a most charming object, with the rhinoceros head...

A beautiful pair of Mid century silver candleholders circa 1950's. This pair has an elegant short shape with removable trays at the top for easy cleaning. Made in solid copper with a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver owl menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V cast sterling silver menu/card holders have circular bases. The anterior surface of each antique menu holder has been embellished with a cast owl head design, ornamented with details reproducing the sharp definition of each owl's feathers and anatomical features. The owl motifs are further embellished with impressive bead set eyes. Each piece within this impressive silverware set is surmounted with a plain hallmarked circular design to the posterior. The hallmarked bases of each silver owl menu holder...

A fine set of 12 silver corn holders. In sterling silver. The handles in the form of corn with the husks still on. The spear tips are either stainless steel or silver plated. M...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German cast sterling silver card/menu holders; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. These exceptional German cast sterling silver menu holders have been realistically modelled in the form of two figures in period, 18th century attire. The surface of one piece is embellished with a gentleman figure raising a filled glass, stood in front of a balustrade with an array of floral and fruit ornamentation around a bottle and further glasses. The second holder is modelled in the form of a maiden walking down some stairs carrying a tea tray. These antique silver menu holders...

Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a corncob, resting on a round base with reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 55.32 grams...