Although seemingly humble in use, Silver cutlery (or flatware) has a long and noble history. Pewter or steel were the metals of choice for most eating utensils up until the late 17th Century, but the demand for Silver flatware grew during the 18th Century. In England the Knife, Fork and Spoon combination only gained acceptance during the 17th Century and at that time it was common for people to carry their own utensils for eating. However, the Industrial Revolution of the 18th Century led to a surge in dining rituals and etiquette with some of the leading Silversmiths creating elegantly matching cutlery sets for guests and family. This peaked during the 19th Century.
The rise of Sheffield Plate and Electroplating during the mid 18th and mid 19th Centuries opened up the fashionable dining rituals to the middle and poorer classes who could now acquire the look of Silver without the exorbitant costs. During the 20th Century cutlery slowly became less ornamental and modernist in design and by the end of the 20th Century formal dining had disappeared substantially. Even so there will always remain something special about using antique and vintage Silver flatware even on a daily basis. It reconnects us back to the rituals of the past and often has a warm feel from years of enjoyable eating.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine and ever-changing selection of antique and vintage cutlery for all your dining needs.
Matthew Coles Antiques
Solid Silver Sheffield Toast Rack
£ 115
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Attractive Silver Tea Strainer
£ 145
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Early 20th Century Ellington White Star Line Fork - Reed & Star - Titanic Era!
Early 20th Century Ellington White Star Line Fork - Reed & Star - Titanic Era!
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Pair of George III Bright-cut Silver Tablespoons - Richard Ferris Exeter 1798
Pair of George III Bright-cut Silver Tablespoons - Richard Ferris Exeter 1798
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Andrew Cox Antiques
Excellent Set of 4 Silver Georg Jensen Teaspoons
£ 255
The Silver Cabinet
Set of 4 Georgian Solid Silver Skewers
£ 450
William Rand Antiques
Silver & Porcelain Dessert Set by Carrington
£ 875
Andrew Cox Antiques
Excellent Set of 6 Scottish Provincial Silver Teaspoons
£ 265
Jeff Sims Antiques
Art Deco Georg Jensen Small Silver Butter Knife
£ 145
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives
£ 250
William Rand Antiques
Set of Nine Irish Silver Dinner Forks
£ 1,150
William Rand Antiques
Two Georgian Silver Spice Sifter Spoons
£ 130
Beeches Vintage
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teaspoon
£ 58
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Excellent Pair of Mid 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs
£ 135
The Silver Cabinet
Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Forks
£ 550
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop
£ 200
The Silver Cabinet
Pair of Georgian Antique Silver Ladles - Bateman
£ 450
The Silver Cabinet
Paul Storr Antique Silver Fork
£ 400
£ 1,695
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Set of 6 Silver Handled Butter Knives
£ 100
Beeches Vintage
Large Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Knife
£ 100
Beeches Vintage
Antique Victorian Large Sterling Silver Fruit Knife
£ 74
Beeches Vintage
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Knife
£ 60
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs
£ 135
£ 14,450
Beeches Vintage
Pair of Retro Silver Plated Forks
£ 17
Beeches Vintage
Vintage 1978 Sterling Silver Handled Butter Knife
£ 47
Beeches Vintage
Small Silver Plated Ladle
£ 15
Beeches Vintage
Set of Six Kings Pattern Soup Spoons
£ 30
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Excellent Boxed Set of Six Silver Cake Forks & Serving Fork
£ 265
Beeches Vintage
Antique US Raleigh Souvenir Coffee Spoon
£ 14
Beeches Vintage
Unique Vintage 1950s Silver Plated Teaspoon
£ 16
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1925 Golf Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon
£ 31
Beeches Vintage
Antique US Silver Plated Dessert Spoon
£ 20
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1894 Silver Salt Spoon
£ 23
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Three Piece Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Set
£ 255
RegencySilver Antiques
Moses Brent 1794 George III Antique Sterling Silver Handled Large Dessert Knives 8.5"
£ 425
Moses Brent 1794 George III Antique Sterling Silver Handled Large Dessert Knives 8.5"
£ 425
RegencySilver Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Sugar Tongs
£ 135
The Silver Cabinet
Pair of Antique Silver Salad Servers
£ 285
Booth Antiques
Charming Pair of Boxed Silver Pickle Forks
£ 125
