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Antique Silver Cutlery

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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.   

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£ 78

€91
$106
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

£ 78

€91
$106

Beeches Vintage

£ 23

€27
$31
Sterling Silver Salt Spoon

Sterling Silver Salt Spoon

£ 23

€27
$31

Beeches Vintage

£ 34

€39
$46
Antique Large Sterling Silver Salt Spoon

Antique Large Sterling Silver Salt Spoon

£ 34

€39
$46

Beeches Vintage

£ 110

€128
$149
Solid Silver Two Piece Christening Set

Solid Silver Two Piece Christening Set

£ 110

€128
$149

William Rand Antiques

Warner & Watts Antiques

Asprey Christening Spoon & Pusher

£ 45

€52
$61
Asprey Christening Spoon & Pusher

Asprey Christening Spoon & Pusher

£ 45

€52
$61

Warner & Watts Antiques

£ 50

€58
$68
Antique 1910 Sterling Silver Teaspoon

Antique 1910 Sterling Silver Teaspoon

£ 50

€58
$68

Beeches Vintage

£ 350

€406
$475
Antique Oak Cased Table Canteen Cutlery 8 Place Setting

Antique Oak Cased Table Canteen Cutlery 8 Place Setting

£ 350

€406
$475

Town House Traders Ltd

£ 225

€261
$306
Fine Set of 6 Large Exeter Silver Tea Spoons

Fine Set of 6 Large Exeter Silver Tea Spoons

£ 225

€261
$306

Jeff Sims Antiques

£ 200

€232
$272
Good Set of 12 Scottish Silver Teaspoons

Good Set of 12 Scottish Silver Teaspoons

£ 200

€232
$272

Carse Antiques

£ 195

€226
$265
Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Silver Sugar Nips

Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Silver Sugar Nips

£ 195

€226
$265

Jeff Sims Antiques

£ 145

€168
$197
Pair of Bateman Family Georgian Silver Tongs

Pair of Bateman Family Georgian Silver Tongs

£ 145

€168
$197

Jeff Sims Antiques

£ 154

€179
$209
George II 18th Century Silver Tablespoon

George II 18th Century Silver Tablespoon

£ 154

€179
$209

Jeff Sims Antiques

£ 72

€84
$98
A Solid Silver Fiddle Pattern Serving Spoon.

A Solid Silver Fiddle Pattern Serving Spoon.

£ 72

€84
$98

Pear Tree Antiques

£ 85

€99
$115
Lovely Victorian Silver Serving Fork

Lovely Victorian Silver Serving Fork

£ 85

€99
$115

Jeff Sims Antiques

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Silver Salad Servers

£ 240

€279
$326
Antique Silver Salad Servers

Antique Silver Salad Servers

£ 240

€279
$326

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£ 225

€261
$306
Handsome Pair of Edwardian Silver Salad Servers

Handsome Pair of Edwardian Silver Salad Servers

£ 225

€261
$306

Jeff Sims Antiques