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.
Queens Antiques & Collectables
George III Bright-cut Silver Tablespoon - Richard Ferris Exeter 1798
£ 170
George III Bright-cut Silver Tablespoon - Richard Ferris Exeter 1798
£ 170
Queens Antiques & Collectables
William Rand Antiques
Set of Nine Irish Silver Dinner Forks
£ 1,150
William Rand Antiques
Two Georgian Silver Spice Sifter Spoons
£ 130
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with MOP Hilliard & Thomason 1894
£ 130
Antique Silver Victorian Butter Cheese Spade with MOP Hilliard & Thomason 1894
£ 130
Queens Antiques & Collectables
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
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives
£ 110
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
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Boxed Victorian Silver Christening Set
£ 195
£ 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
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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
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1793 Georgian Sterling Silver Teaspoon
£ 60
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Victorian Silver Shell Caddy Spoon Josiah Williams Co London 1900
£ 95
Victorian Silver Shell Caddy Spoon Josiah Williams Co London 1900
£ 95
Queens Antiques & Collectables
RegencySilver Antiques
Georgian William IV English King's Pattern Antique Solid Sterling Silver Gilt Master Salt Spoon, Diamond Shell Heel
£ 79
Georgian William IV English King's Pattern Antique Solid Sterling Silver Gilt Master Salt Spoon, Diamond Shell Heel
£ 79
RegencySilver Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Wedding Cake Knife
£ 155
RegencySilver Antiques
46th South Devon Regiment of Foot English Georgian Officers’ Mess Sterling Silver Salt Mustard Pot Condiment Spoon
£ 109
46th South Devon Regiment of Foot English Georgian Officers’ Mess Sterling Silver Salt Mustard Pot Condiment Spoon
£ 109
RegencySilver Antiques
Antiques in Oxford
Rare Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Knife and Fork
£ 155
