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
Superb Pair of Cast Silver Victorian Grape Shears
£ 295
£ 865
C1780 Georgian Antique Silver Plated 4 Matching Tureens Matthew Boulton
£ 865
Antique Silver UK
Jeff Sims Antiques
Extremely Rare William IV Early Chester Silver Oyster Fork
£ 155
Jeff Sims Antiques
Handsome William IV Fiddle & Thread Silver Gravy Ladle
£ 175
Jeff Sims Antiques
Pretty Edwardian Small Silver Butter/pate Knife
Vintage by the Sea Ltd
Beautiful 56-piece Vintage Cutlery Set, C1950
£ 75
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Stylish Danish Silver Caddy Spoon
£ 165
£ 245
Scottish Provincial Silver Teaspoon - Possibly Thomas Dall, CUPAR c.1820
£ 245
Dart Silver Ltd
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Cased 12 Place Setting Canteen Of Cutlery
£ 495
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Victorian Boxed Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set
£ 285
Victorian Boxed Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set
£ 285
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Georgian Silver Cased Childs Knife and Fork
£ 225
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
18th Century Silver Serving Spoon
£ 150
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Set of 6 Georgian Silver Tablespoons
£ 595
Booth Antiques
Boxed Set of Silver Handled Nutcrackers & Nut Pick
£ 235
Matthew Coles Antiques
Solid Silver Sheffield Toast Rack
£ 115
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Attractive Silver Tea Strainer
£ 145
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
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
Beeches Vintage
Large Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Knife
£ 100
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
