Antique Silver Cutlery
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.
Jeff Sims Antiques
12 Piece Victorian Silver Dessert Service in Bead Pattern
£ 695
Williams Antiques & Restoration
A Boxed Set of 6 Silver Engraved Spoons
£ 115
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique Scottish c1780 Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Spoon George III Bright-Cut
£ 63
Antique Scottish c1780 Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Spoon George III Bright-Cut
£ 63
RegencySilver Antiques
RegencySilver Antiques
Pair William Bateman I Antique English Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Spoons, King's Pattern
£ 145
Pair William Bateman I Antique English Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Tea Spoons, King's Pattern
£ 145
RegencySilver Antiques
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique English Georgian William IV Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, King's Husk Pattern, Lias 1835
£ 75
Antique English Georgian William IV Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, King's Husk Pattern, Lias 1835
£ 75
RegencySilver Antiques
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique English Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, King's Husk Pattern, Alexander Hewat
£ 37
Antique English Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, King's Husk Pattern, Alexander Hewat
£ 37
RegencySilver Antiques
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique English Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, Queen's Pattern, Charles Boyton 1858
£ 55
Antique English Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, Queen's Pattern, Charles Boyton 1858
£ 55
RegencySilver Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Set of Six Mappin & Webb Onlsow Pattern Teaspoons
£ 210
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique English Edwardian Solid Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee Spoon, Kings Shell Pattern, Sheffield 1905
£ 15
Antique English Edwardian Solid Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee Spoon, Kings Shell Pattern, Sheffield 1905
£ 15
RegencySilver Antiques
Deviantik
Georgian Silver Stilton Scoop
£ 275
RegencySilver Antiques
Rare Scroll Rosette Queens Pattern Condiment/Salt Spoon, Antique Victorian Sterling Silver, William Eaton 1838
£ 159
Rare Scroll Rosette Queens Pattern Condiment/Salt Spoon, Antique Victorian Sterling Silver, William Eaton 1838
£ 159
RegencySilver Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Set of 6 Antique Sterling Silver Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs in Case 1939
£ 275
Set of 6 Antique Sterling Silver Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs in Case 1939
£ 275
Robert Bush Antiques
The Silver Cabinet
Set of Antique Victorian Silver Egg Spoons
£ 300
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver Charles I Seal Top Spoon Made in 1632
£ 2,200
RegencySilver Antiques
Antique Early (1710) Queen Anne Britannia Silver English Georgian Hanoverian Rattail Table Spoon, Henry Greene
£ 380
Antique Early (1710) Queen Anne Britannia Silver English Georgian Hanoverian Rattail Table Spoon, Henry Greene
£ 380
RegencySilver Antiques
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver Victorian Fiddle Thread & Shell Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service - Made in 1901
£ 12,500
Antique Silver Victorian Fiddle Thread & Shell Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service - Made in 1901
£ 12,500
William Walter Antiques Ltd
J and J Collectables
Antique Sterling Silver Thistle Caddy Spoon Amethyst Final Birmingham 1929
£ 55
Antique Sterling Silver Thistle Caddy Spoon Amethyst Final Birmingham 1929
£ 55
J and J Collectables
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Pair of Silver & Crystal Salad Servers
£ 165
Andrew Cox Antiques
Pair of Silver 'Solo' Asparagus Tongs, by Garrard & Co
£ 155
J and J Collectables
Pair of Antique Silver Salt Spoons Hallmarked London 1867 Henry Holland
£ 55
Pair of Antique Silver Salt Spoons Hallmarked London 1867 Henry Holland
£ 55
J and J Collectables
J and J Collectables
Vintage Sterling Silver Teaspoon Set in Original Case Sheffield 1962
£ 54
Epilogue One Antiques
Silver Royal Beasts Spoons
£ 350
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Set of 12 Antique Silver George III Old English Pattern Dessert Forks Made in 1802
£ 1,150
Set of 12 Antique Silver George III Old English Pattern Dessert Forks Made in 1802
£ 1,150
William Walter Antiques Ltd
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver Edwardian Kings Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 18 People Made in 1908
£ 14,800
Antique Silver Edwardian Kings Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service For 18 People Made in 1908
£ 14,800
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
12 Edwardian Sterling Silver Spoons
£ 295
Albrington Antiques Ltd
William IV Silver & Mop Christening Set c.1835
£ 250
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century Superb French Silver Gilt Handle in Neo-Renaissance Style with Green Man Masks
£ 200
Early 19th Century Superb French Silver Gilt Handle in Neo-Renaissance Style with Green Man Masks
£ 200
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Mantiques Bazaar
Set of 6 Cased Edwardian Silver Teaspoons
£ 40
Jeff Sims Antiques
Pair of George Adams Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Spoons
£ 235
£ 495
Superb Set of 6 George Adams Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Dessert Spoons
£ 495
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Substantial Set of 8 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks
£ 795
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Very Rare: Mid 19th Century French 950 Solid Silver Campaign Set
£ 900
Very Rare: Mid 19th Century French 950 Solid Silver Campaign Set
£ 900
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Sunnyside Antiques
Silver Spoons - Grace Digby
£ 585
SW15Collectables
Antique Set 6 Silver Gilt Spoons
£ 120
SW15Collectables
A Pair of Edwardian Silver Butter Knives
£ 70
SW15Collectables
Cased Silver Three-piece Christening Set
£ 95
SW15Collectables
George II Silver Marrow Scoop - 1747
£ 270
SW15Collectables
Georg Jensen – Silver Acorn Serving Fork
£ 165
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Set of 6 Cased Antique Solid Silver Cast Teaspoons & Nips by S&I c.1889 / 1890
£ 150
Set of 6 Cased Antique Solid Silver Cast Teaspoons & Nips by S&I c.1889 / 1890
£ 150
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Liberty Boxed Sterling Silver Teaspoons c.1946
£ 250