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Place of Origin: European
Victorian Style Retractable Razor Strap Enclosed in Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite retractable razor strap, its leather enclosed in a silver oval canister, adorned with intricate engravings featuring the monogram SJM. The strap's handle boasts swirlin...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$450 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century individual mini sauce boats, Alpacca Nickel Silver, Italy, circa 1960s.
Offered by the piece.
Each small boat has a loop handle, a spout, and sits on three ball feet.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Bottle Coaster, English, Silver Plate, Decorative Drinks Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bottle coaster. An English, silver plated decorative drinks rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Delicate craftsmanship and superb engraved detail
P...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mauro Manetti Strawberry Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Strawberry Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Silver Plate
Christofle Gilt & Silvered "Empreinte" Tray
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare two-colors Christofle rectangular tray. Made with the "Empreinte" technique, created in the late 19th century by Christofle to capture the beauty of nature, allowing to imp...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths, Solingen, Germany, 1950, Set of 6
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Set of 6 classic silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths made in Solingen, Germany in the 1950s.
The original box.
Perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift.
Very good vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set Graduated Meat/Platter Covers or Domes by Durand, Paris, circa 1840, Eagles
By Francois Durand
Located in Bath, GB
Without doubt, the very best I have ever seen and owned. This grand set of three graduated silver plated domes are all handmade, you can see the hand beating on the interior of all o...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$4,957 Sale Price
20% Off
Revolving Old Sheffield Silver Plate Epergne
By Sheffield
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Old Sheffield silver plate epergne showcases a refined Georgian-period scalloped motif embellished with acorns and foliage. It rotates with ...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silverplate Art Nouveau Wall Plate by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This tray by WMF dates to approximately 1900–1910. This type of tray was highly fashionable in the Belle Époque era and was exported widely throughout Europe and to Latin America (of...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
By Sheffield
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
Elegant pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate thre...
Category
19th Century George III Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The tray is compos...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Modern Champagner Cup Pale Green Silver Plated Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Silver plated champagner cup on stand inside enameled in pale green.Comes in bright colors like
black, white , pink, dark blue orange, pink.
Great table accessoires.
To be used for c...
Category
2010s Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Modern Silverplated Twin Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Silverplated Twin-Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket
Italy, 20th Century
This elegant modern Italian silver-plated champagne/wine bucket exudes sophistication with its sl...
Category
20th Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Table Knife Fork Stainless Sheffield Set of Cutlery 37 England Antique Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Sheffield table knife and fork set of 37 items, as shown in the pictures, stainless steel, with unique handles.
This vintage set of fine Sheffield cutlery knives and forks is done in stainless steel and porcelain handles.
The handles fit perfectly in hands. This traditional version of OLD ENGLISH has pistol-handled knives with beautiful Queen Anne blades. Queen Anne Pistol Dinner Knives.
They all marked as the J. Adams Ltd (Sheffield Knives...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$494 Sale Price
57% Off
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate rectangular serving tray.
Category
19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Vintage Christofle Silver-Plate Albi Coasters Or Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and water coasters are vintage and from 1968. They are...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of French Christofle "Trianon" Silver Plate Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle (French, founded 1830), L 20th century.
Each silver plate candelabrum with a convertible candlestick column with knopped stem on a swirled rocaille base issuing five radi...
Category
20th Century Louis XIV European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$4,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Bottle Cooler, English, Silver Plate, Champagne Magnum Bucket, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bottle cooler. An English, silver plated champagne magnum bucket, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Striking pierced design accentuates this charming...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian silver plated shell-form sweetmeat dish, Franco Lapini, 20th
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant silver-plated platter by Franco Lapini, featuring six finely sculpted shells supported by an intertwined fish composition. This exceptional piece perfectly combines elegance ...
Category
20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 'Grand Hotel Paris' Silver-Plated Oval Tray, circa 1920s
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christofle 'Grand Hotel Paris' Silver-Plated Oval Tray, circa 1920s
A gleaming relic of French luxury hospitality, this silver-plated oval serving tray by Christofle is engraved Gra...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique silver plated cruet set bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Wade, Wingfield Wilkins & Co and circa 1860 in date.
The set comprises a beautifully decorative silver plated cruet stand holding six exquisite cut glass condiment bottles traditionally for chilli, soy, cayenne, vinegar, oil and ketchup.
The antique silver cruet features a central rectangular shaped handle and body on bun feet, the six cut glass cruet bottles feature three with glass stoppers and three with silver plated lids.
This is truly a special item and will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 22 x Depth 16
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches
Wade Wingfield, ROWBOTHAM & CO
Sheffield
The firm was established in 1751 (according to an undocumented source) and by 1816 was listed as Hoult, Rowbottam, Wingfield & Wade in Tenter Street. In 1818, John Hoult withdrew and henceforth the firm was run by John Rowbottam, John Wingfield, and Richard Wade. The firm specialised in table cutlery. Succeeded in 1832 to Wade, Wingfield, Rowbotham, and Co. The partnership between Richard Wade, John Wingfield, John Rowbotham, Alfred Rowbotham and Henry Colley was dissolved in 1851. They were Merchants, Steel Converters, and Manufacturers of Table and Pocket Knives...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker & Hall 1906 Sheffield England Silverplate Salver Footed Tray Plateau
By Walker & Hall
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is an elegant fine quality three footed Walker & Hall Sheffield salver with a lovely art nouveau raised floral and foliate decoration edging the ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$338 Sale Price
24% Off
Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed of sea rocks ending with an ornate shell d...
Category
1890s Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,300 / set
Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Epergne
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English silver plated epergne. Four arm design, each with cut glass inset bowl. Center cut glass inset bowl. Stand alone is 10” tall x 5.5” deep x 8.25” wide. Stamped on the ...
Category
1880s Georgian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Serving Tray in Silver Plate with Decoration of Grapes by a.G Dufva, Sweden
By Dufva Sverige
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful serving tray in silver plate by the best silver plating company in Sweden, A.G Dufva. Made in the early 20th century and signed by the engraver R...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Caster William Batt & Sons 1860, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Victorian silver plated sugar caster made by William Batt & Sons Ltd, circa 1860 in date.
It features typical baluster form and is embossed with lavish decorati...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Wine Coaster, English, Silver Plate, Bottle Stand, Harrods London, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wine coaster. An English, silver plate bottle Stand by Harrods of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Deli...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top.
This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Comport By ORBRILLE, France, c1930
Located in Devon, England
High styled, 1930's Modernist coupe or comport originating from France and made by the ORBRILLE company and bearing their ‘REX’ trademark, the company was founded in Paris in 1919 by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Fine & Decorative Silver Plate Covered Sauce Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative silver plate covered sauce dish.
Dimensions: Height 5 3/4" x Width 8 1/2" x Depth 5
CW4893.
Category
Early 1900s Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
Old English Silver Chinoiserie Centerpiece Bowl
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plate tableware/barware centerpiece bowl . The centerpiece bowl features eight different exterior chinoiserie scene design details resting on a proportio...
Category
Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Sheffield Silver Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century English
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair 19th century Sheffield wine coasters. Need polishing.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date.
Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside.
This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery.
Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches
WMF
In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen.
This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe.
As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items.
1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two.
1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF.
Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets.
Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy.
As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted.
At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Horse Bit handle in the centre.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Antique English Old Sheffield Plate period Geo. IV Jas. Dixon round Basket
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the rarest and finest Geo. IV period Old Sheffield Plate Cake, Flower or Bread Baskets we have ever acquired. This basket is large, impressive, hand-chased and hand engraved ...
Category
Early 19th Century George IV Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in England in approx...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
vintage Italian Swan Toast Rack, Silver-Plated, 1970s – Elegant and Versatile
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite vintage toast rack, designed in the shape of a graceful swan, was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Made from silver-plated metal, it features a delightful blend of elega...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Silver Willow by Heritage Silverplate Flatware Set Service 49 pcs New Modern
By Robert Heritage
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Silver Willow by Heritage China, modern design silverplated Flatware set, 49 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 3/4"
8 Forks, 7 3/4"...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Silverplated over Bronze Mirrored Plateau "Surtout"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bronze silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France circa 1880. Oval in shape with intricate side handles, the tray stands on four smal...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Fine quality antique Georgian seven bottle cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Georgian seven bottle cruet set, having a fine quality ornate silver plated stand by Thomas Watson & Co Sheffield with a shaped ornate handle to the centre, cons...
Category
19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique silver plated entree dish having a quality lift off top with twin handles above a silver plated dish with an ornate border.
A char...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Sheffield Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Sugar or Candy Bowl in Silver-Plate and Blue Opaline Glass, circa 1880-1900. The Sheffield Silver base has an amazing pearl string handle.
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish, circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique Asparagus serving set by the top notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb, marked on the underside.
The handle has a lovely Art Nouve...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver & Oak Handled Salad Fork & Spoon Serving Pair, c. 1886
By Hammond, Creake & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of silver plated servers with English Oak handles, Sheffield, England, circa 1890.
Showing the markings for Hammond, Creake & Co., Sheffie...
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Candle Sticks with Semi Precious Cabochons
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of tall Arts & Crafts silver plated candle sticks with semi-precious cabochons to the stem and to the central knop decora...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Located in Wembley, GB
A lovely petite English silver plated four-slice car-shaped toast rack. This fine quality silver toast rack is well made with a lovely Art Deco style geometric shape and decorative f...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th Century English silver plate tableware serving toast rack / candy dish . The toast rack / candy dish features a gold wash interior and beautiful exterior floral design det...
Category
20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Silver Plate
Set of 36 French Antique Dessert Forks & Knives, Oyster Fork Set Gold Ferrules
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite set of 36 French gold-plated oyster forks, dessert forks, and knives is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. Each piece features elegant mother-of-pearl handles, ...
Category
1890s Louis XVI Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Set by Roberts and Belk, circa 1900
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Bath, GB
A highly decorative late Victorian or Edwardian Strawberry set with all over repousse decoration.
These are popular to serve cookies and cakes too, perfect with tea serving the milk and sugar from the creamer and sugar bowl; always impressive whatever you use it for.
All three silver plated pieces are marked by the well renowned Sheffield silversmith, Roberts and Belk...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Five Pieces English Silver Plated Sheffield Tea or Coffee Set
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage English silver plated Sheffield tea or coffee set. Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection.
Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare.
Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry.
In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents.
The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Bowl / Vide Poche in a Shell Shape Raised On a Triton Dolphin
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a small bowl with a stand equipped with a handle, perfect as it has rarely been seen on an antique chest of drawers or on a dressing table, or as a precious so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
English Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Reticulated Pedestal Bowl Bonbon Dish
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful English Mappin & Webb pierced silverplate pedestal dish / footed tray / compote. Maker's mark on reverse. Perfect for serving candy, bonbons, or displaying other decorati...
Category
Late 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large English Silver Oval Serving or Drinks Tray by James Dixon and Son
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful large English oval serving or drinks tray of fine plate silver, featuring two opposing handles, With a raised gallery around the circumference, with an etched floral desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century English Egg and Dart Silver-plate Butler's Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and substantial 19th century English silver-plate butler's tray with a heavy egg and dart patterned rim. Perfect for your at-home bar set up o...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated Entree dishes by the renowned silversmith Elkington & Co, and dated 1888.
The dishes feature a rectangular sha...
Category
1880s Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tracy Silver-Plated Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
By Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tracy is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. Tr...
Category
2010s Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Round Silver Platter by Mappin Brothers
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Victorian round silver serving tray or platter standing on three feet, featuring beautifully engraved and embossed foliate with a letter "F" at the center / Made in E...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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