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The combination of a gilded bowl — applied both to protect the metal from fruit acids and to enhance visual richness — with repoussé fruit decoration is characteristic of quality examples of the type. Cased pairs such as this were frequently chosen as wedding or presentation gifts, and examples retaining their original gilding in well-preserved condition are increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spoon has a long tapering handle with engraved foliate decoration along the stem, terminating in a plain shouldered end. The bowls are oval with shaped scalloped borders and gilded interiors, worked in repoussé with matching fruit and foliate compositions. Grapes, leaves, and mixed soft fruit are rendered in raised relief with good depth and clarity, creating a lively and richly textured surface. 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Crafted in England and marked EPNS A1, it features high-quality electroplated nickel silver over a metal base, complemented by a practical Bakelite handle and finial to prevent heat transfer. Its design reflects both style and functionality, making it a striking centerpiece for any tea service or antique collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length 29.5 cm × Width 12.2 cm × Height 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 601 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: This teapot shows natural wear consistent with age, including plating loss on the interior and exterior surfaces, and one notable ding on the side. These signs of use add character and history to the piece. Please examine all photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming example of Art Deco design, this teapot brings both history and refined English tea-time elegance to your home. 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The delicate openwork design is complemented by a removable clear glass liner, combining practicality with ornamental charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStamped 910MMET, this mark is associated with Soviet-era Russian tableware produced primarily during the 1960s–1970s. Often referred to as Russian “Hommet” filigree, these pieces were typically crafted from melchior (nickel silver) rather than solid sterling silver, and were sometimes gilded or enamel-accented. The “MMET” marking denotes metal, distinguishing it from higher-grade Soviet silver marks such as 875 or 916. Pieces bearing this mark are valued as decorative vintage collectibles, admired for their craftsmanship and distinctive regional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example displays elegant floral and vine motifs with refined detail, making it ideal for display, table setting, or as part of a curated collection of Soviet-era decorative wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 5.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight: 63 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eOverall in very good condition, with no noted structural issues. A charming and well-preserved example of mid-20th century Soviet decorative tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA characterful and collectible piece that brings both history and intricate artistry to the table — perfect for collectors of Russian silverplate, filigree work, or distinctive vintage dining accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984571101384,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_506fa837-6edb-4f22-a043-3cc4b1e1c0e4.png?v=1775909535"},{"product_id":"antique-george-iii-style-silver-plated-open-salt-cellar","title":"Antique George III Style Silver-Plated Open Salt Cellar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique George III Style Silver-Plated Open Salt Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierced Fretwork Frame with Cobalt Blue Glass Liner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finely crafted open salt cellar is executed in the elegant George III style, reflecting the neoclassical refinement and balanced proportions that characterised English silver of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Georgian era (1760–1820), salt was an important and symbolically significant element of the dining table. Prior to the widespread use of individual salt shakers, open salts were placed along the table to be shared among diners. The quality and ornamentation of these vessels often reflected the host’s status and taste. Pierced silverwork, in particular, became highly fashionable during the latter half of the 18th century, influenced by architectural fret patterns and classical decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example features an attractively pierced silver-plated frame with delicate fretwork, allowing light to pass through and interact beautifully with the rich cobalt blue glass liner. The use of coloured glass liners became popular both for aesthetic reasons and for practical protection of the silver from corrosion caused by salt. The deep cobalt tone provides striking contrast to the bright silver framework — a combination especially prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form is restrained yet decorative, embodying the symmetry and understated elegance associated with the George III aesthetic. Though silver-plated rather than solid silver, such pieces were widely produced in the 19th century to emulate earlier Georgian originals, making them accessible yet still desirable within traditional tableware collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.1 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 93 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible salt-related oxidation to the silver-plated framework, consistent with age and historical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt blue glass liner intact and in excellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or structural damage noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oxidation present is typical of antique salt cellars that have fulfilled their intended function and contributes to the authenticity and historical narrative of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately reflect the condition, surface character, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen salts remain highly collectible within Georgian-style silver and formal dining collections. Examples retaining their original glass liners — particularly in deep cobalt blue — are especially desirable. This piece would sit beautifully within a curated Georgian or Regency-inspired setting, a traditional silver cabinet, or as part of an historically informed dining display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984612880584,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_91c72859-b516-474a-bd58-b50619b6a6a3.png?v=1775909474"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-plate-serving-set-rustic-twig-knotwork-handles-pastry-cake-server-fork-victorian-aesthetic-style-good-antique-condition","title":"Antique Silver Plate Serving Set | Rustic Twig \u0026 Knotwork Handles | Pastry\/Cake Server \u0026 Fork | Victorian Aesthetic Style | Good Antique Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver Plate Serving Set | Rustic Twig \u0026amp; Knotwork Handles | Pastry\/Cake Server \u0026amp; Fork | Victorian Aesthetic Style | Good Antique Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Victorians had opinions about everything — including what your serving utensils should look like. These suggest they had excellent taste.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-nineteenth century, the Victorian table had become a theatre of objects, and the serving utensils placed upon it were expected to perform accordingly. The so-called Rustic or Naturalistic style — in which handles were cast to resemble branches, twigs, bamboo, or gnarled wood — became enormously fashionable from the 1860s onward, driven in part by the influence of the Aesthetic Movement and its embrace of organic forms drawn from nature and Japanese art. Silver and silver plate manufacturers across Britain and Europe produced pieces in this idiom for decades, ranging from modest electroplated everyday ware to substantial sterling presentation pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pair sits comfortably within that tradition. The handles, cast to mimic rough-hewn branches or twigs with knotted joints and a looped ring terminal at the top, are a hallmark of the style — simultaneously decorative and tactile, with a pleasingly rustic quality that sits in deliberate contrast to the polished surfaces of the serving heads below. The junction between handle and head is finished with a small rope-twist or knot collar — a detail that appears repeatedly in quality Aesthetic-era silverware and speaks to the care taken in the original casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe function of these pieces is most consistent with a pastry, cake, or dessert serving set: the wide, scalloped-edge spade-shaped server would have been used to lift and plate individual portions of cake, tart, or cold dessert, while the broad five-tined fork with its engraved upper surface would have held the portion steady during serving. Fish serving sets of this era are typically paired with a bladed knife rather than a fork of this profile. Whatever they served, they would have made something of an impression on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA matched pair of silver plate serving pieces, comprising one broad five-tined serving fork and one spade-shaped pastry or cake server. Both pieces share the same cast handle design: a slender, textured branch or twig shaft with surface irregularities imitating natural bark, terminating in a looped knotwork ring at the top and a rope-twist collar at the shoulder where the handle meets the serving head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fork head has a wide, shield-shaped upper plate with engraved concentric border decoration in a dotted-line and scalloped pattern — a period-appropriate engraved motif that adds visual interest. Five tapering tines extend from the lower edge. The server has a broad, rounded spade-shaped head with a decorative scalloped outer rim and a smooth, flat serving surface. Both heads show the characteristic warm silver plate finish of the period, with some honest patina and surface wear to the server bowl consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pieces are a matched pair and clearly made as a set, with identical handle design and proportionate sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear. The twig handles retain excellent cast detail on both pieces. The fork head engraving is clear and legible. The server shows surface patina and some light spotting to the bowl — consistent with age and use, and fully disclosed. No repairs, no cracks, no significant dents. The silver plate is largely intact, with some light loss to the server bowl as expected on the most-used surface. The fork is in slightly better overall condition than the server. Both pieces are fully functional and display beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Matched serving set — pastry\/cake server and serving fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Victorian Rustic \/ Aesthetic Movement — naturalistic twig and knotwork handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Unmarked — likely British or European, late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork: 36g | Length 15.4 cm | Width 3.3 cm | Five tines, engraved shield head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServer: 35g | Length 16.5 cm | Width 3.9 cm | Scalloped spade-shaped head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Circa 1870–1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good antique condition — honest wear to server bowl, handle detail well preserved on both pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sort of pieces that make a Sunday table feel like an occasion — which was, of course, entirely the point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997878055112,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f8006a54-8053-40f5-b135-4c40b8a43812.png?v=1775899844"},{"product_id":"mappin-webb-electro-britannia-metal-silver-plate-three-piece-tea-service-teapot-milk-jug-open-sugar-bowl-repousse-floral-acanthus-decoration-gilt-interiors-sheffield-registration-no-12425-very-good-antique-condition","title":"Mappin \u0026 Webb | Electro Britannia Metal Silver Plate | Three-Piece Tea Service | Teapot, Milk Jug \u0026 Open Sugar Bowl | Repousse Floral \u0026 Acanthus Decoration | Gilt Interiors | Sheffield | Registration No. 12425 | Very Good Antique Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb | Electro Britannia Metal Silver Plate | Three-Piece Tea Service | Teapot, Milk Jug \u0026amp; Open Sugar Bowl | Repousse Floral \u0026amp; Acanthus Decoration | Gilt Interiors | Sheffield | Registration No. 12425 | Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are names in British silversmithing that require no introduction, and Mappin \u0026amp; Webb is emphatically one of them. This richly decorated three-piece tea service — every surface alive with hand-chased repousse work — is Victorian craftsmanship at its most accomplished.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb was established in Sheffield in 1774 and grew through the nineteenth century to become one of the foremost names in British silver and silverplate, holding Royal Warrants and supplying the finest households, clubs and hotels of the Victorian and Edwardian era. Their Sheffield workshops produced work of exceptional technical quality across both sterling silver and electroplated ranges, and the firm's reputation was such that even their plated ware was considered a mark of distinction. By the mid-Victorian period, Mappin \u0026amp; Webb had premises on Oxford Street in London and counted the Royal Family among their patrons — a standing that placed their name firmly at the apex of the British silversmithing trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration on this service is executed in the repousse technique — a method of metalworking in which the design is hammered and chased from the reverse of the metal to create a raised, three-dimensional surface relief. It is one of the most labour-intensive and skilful techniques in the silversmith's repertoire, and the quality of the work on this service is immediately apparent: the acanthus leaf gadroon border at the shoulder of each piece, the precisely executed vertical panel divisions, and the densely chased scrolling floral and foliate cartouches on the lower body all speak to the hand of a trained craftsman rather than a mechanised press. The result is a surface of genuine visual richness, one that catches and reflects light differently at every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectro Britannia Metal — the base material used here — is a high-quality Victorian plating substrate: a close-grained alloy of tin, antimony and copper that accepts and retains electroplated silver exceptionally well, producing a finer, more even surface than cheaper base metals. Mappin \u0026amp; Webb favoured it for their quality plated ranges, and pieces from this period were produced to a standard intended to serve several generations. The Sheffield registration mark and pattern number 12425 confirm period Victorian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilded interiors of the milk jug and sugar bowl are a further mark of quality and original specification: gilt washing of the interiors was standard practice on better Victorian silverplate to protect against the corrosive effects of sugar and dairy, and its survival in good condition here speaks to the careful use and storage this service has received.\u003cbr\u003eThe teapot is of a broad, rounded, slightly panelled body form on a domed circular foot, with a long curved spout and a substantial scrolling handle with ivory-coloured insulators at the upper and lower terminals. The hinged domed lid carries a finely chased foliate medallion surround and is surmounted by an ivory-coloured composition finial on a silver-mounted post. The body decoration is arranged in two registers: the upper shoulder carries a bold acanthus gadroon in high relief, with leafy sprays emerging between the lobes; the lower body is divided into vertical panels by incised lines, each panel filled with a dense repousse cartouche of scrolling acanthus, flowers and foliate ornament. The foot is plain and domed with a moulded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milk jug follows the identical form and decorative scheme in miniature: a rounded, panelled body on a domed foot, with a high-arched handle and a scalloped lip spout. The upper shoulder carries the matching gadroon border; the lower body panels repeat the chased floral and foliate cartouches. The interior is gilt-washed, bright and largely intact. The open sugar bowl is of a generous two-handled campana form on a domed foot, with a pair of elegant scrolling loop handles with foliate terminals. The body carries the same two-register decoration as its companions, with the acanthus gadroon at the shoulder and the repousse floral panels below. The interior is gilt-washed. The underside of the teapot is stamped: MAPPIN \u0026amp; WEBB \/ ELECTRO BRITANNIA METAL \/ SHEFFIELD LONDON \/ 12425.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. All three pieces have been professionally or carefully polished and present well, with the silver plate retaining good coverage and brightness across the decorative surfaces. There is age-appropriate minor wear to the plate on high points of the repousse work and on the handle terminals of the teapot, consistent with honest use and age — this is to be expected on Victorian electroplate and does not detract from the visual presentation of the set. The gilt interiors of the milk jug and sugar bowl are largely intact with some age wear and minor spotting, as is consistent with pieces of this age. The ivory-coloured composition finial and handle insulators on the teapot are intact and secure. No dents, splits, solder repairs or damage noted. A handsome and presentable set in good honest antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Mappin \u0026amp; Webb, Sheffield \u0026amp; London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Three-piece tea service — teapot, milk jug, open sugar bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Electro Britannia Metal (electroplated silver on Britannia metal base) — this is silver plate, not sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Repousse and chased acanthus gadroon shoulder, vertical panel division, scrolling floral and foliate cartouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors: Gilt-washed (milk jug and sugar bowl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinial \u0026amp; insulators: Ivory-coloured composition (teapot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: MAPPIN \u0026amp; WEBB \/ ELECTRO BRITANNIA METAL \/ SHEFFIELD LONDON \/ 12425\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Victorian, second half of the nineteenth century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (approximate): Teapot: approx. 26cm spout to handle, 19cm tall to finial; Milk jug: approx. 14cm tall; Sugar bowl: approx. 16cm handle to handle, 13cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition — good plate coverage, age-appropriate wear on high points, gilt interiors largely intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: Victorian silver collectors, Mappin \u0026amp; Webb collectors, antique tea service enthusiasts, interior stylists, prop buyers, hospitality display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree pieces that have poured tea for a century and a half without losing a single degree of presence. 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The defining feature of this set — a broad, tapering handle with radiating fan-like lines — reflects that shift, combining controlled symmetry with a decorative surface that responds to light. Sets of this type were typically presented in fitted cases and sold as occasion pieces, intended for gifting and for use in the more formal rituals of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises six teaspoons and six cake forks, housed in the original brown leatherette presentation case with gilt clasp fittings and a cream silk-lined interior lid. Each piece is of matching form: oval bowls to the spoons and three-tine forks, both with tapering handles terminating in a radiating fan motif. The pieces are marked EPNS, indicating electroplated nickel silver. The case is of flat rectangular form with twin clasp closures and hinge fittings, showing honest wear to the exterior consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flatware is in very good condition. The plating remains bright and even across all twelve pieces, with no significant wear to the bowls or tines. The case shows age-related wear to the exterior, while the interior lining and fitments remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: English manufacture (unmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern\/Model: Art Deco fan motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Electroplated nickel silver (EPNS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1920s–1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Case — 26.8 cm L × 15 cm W × 2.8 cm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 454 g (including case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good; plating bright and even; case with exterior wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete matching set with original presentation case and strong Art Deco design language — a category that remains consistently collectable, particularly when well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve pieces in their original case, still in order — which is more than can be said for most things from the 1930s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45061347180744,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_06784cee-3a47-4ab3-95a6-ba45dbcbcaf1.png?v=1776783729"},{"product_id":"victorian-silver-plated-butter-spreaders-set-of-six-original-presentation-case-england-c-1880-1910","title":"Victorian | Silver-Plated Butter Spreaders | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | England | c.1880–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian | Silver-Plated Butter Spreaders | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | England | c.1880–1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix butter spreaders in their original case — the kind of object that tells you a great deal about the household that once owned it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of cased electroplated flatware reached its height during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, when rising middle-class households created sustained demand for well-presented silver plate as an accessible alternative to sterling. Sets of this type — six matching pieces in a fitted case — were standard gifts for weddings and housewarmings, produced in large numbers by English manufacturers, particularly in Sheffield and Birmingham. The marks on this set — R P, a crossed axes device, a plate grade letter L, and an E P cartouche — are consistent with English electroplate marking conventions of the period, though the specific maker remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six spreaders is of matching form, with a broad, rounded spatula blade and a tapering handle decorated with moulded reeded lines running lengthwise, punctuated by small cross motifs. The overall effect is restrained, with just enough surface detail to catch the light. The ferrules are plain and neatly finished. The pieces are housed in the original dark brown leatherette presentation case, with a gilt line border to the lid, a push-button closure, and a deep crimson velvet-lined interior with a matching silk-lined lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spreaders show minor, even plating wear across the set, consistent with age and light use. This remains visually unobtrusive. The case shows expected wear to the exterior, with some loss at the corners and edges. The interior lining remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: English manufacture (unidentified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern\/Model: Reeded handle with cross motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Electroplated silver (EP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1880–1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Case — 21 cm L × 16 cm W × 3 cm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 456 g (including case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good; even plating wear consistent with age; case with exterior wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete cased set with original interior and clear Victorian\/Edwardian character — increasingly less common intact, particularly with all six pieces present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe butter knife is the most domestic of all silver objects — and the one most likely to have been used every morning without a second thought.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45061356519624,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9a542c9c-6649-4e49-a130-1758a8ca527e.png?v=1776785625"},{"product_id":"epns-teaspoon-set-with-sugar-tongs-seven-pieces-original-presentation-case-made-in-england-mid-20th-century","title":"EPNS | Teaspoon Set with Sugar Tongs | Seven Pieces | Original Presentation Case | Made in England | Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPNS | Teaspoon Set with Sugar Tongs | Seven Pieces | Original Presentation Case | Made in England | Mid-20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA tea table set complete in its original case is a less common survival than the individual pieces suggest — cases and their contents tend to part company over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectroplated nickel silver flatware of this kind was produced in considerable volume by English manufacturers throughout the mid-twentieth century, particularly in Birmingham and Sheffield, and was sold both under maker’s names and as unmarked trade goods through department stores and gift retailers. EPNS — electroplated nickel silver — refers to a base alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel coated with a layer of silver by electrolytic process, producing the appearance of sterling at a more accessible cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCased sets of six teaspoons with matching sugar tongs were a standard gift form from the 1930s through the 1960s, and the fitted presentation case seen here — leatherette exterior, silk-lined lid and velvet base — is entirely characteristic of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises six matching teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs, each piece sharing the same decorative scheme. The spoons are formed with oval bowls and tapering stems, bordered with fine engraving and terminating in an oval cartouche within a scrolled and feathered surround. The sugar tongs repeat this decorative language, creating a cohesive set. The silvered surface remains bright, with the soft warmth typical of well-maintained electroplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation case is finished in brown leatherette with brass corner mounts and clasp, opening to an ivory silk-lined lid and a dark navy velvet-lined base with fitted recesses for each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in very good condition. The plating remains sound across all pieces with only light, even wear consistent with age and use. The case shows general exterior scuffing and wear to the leatherette; the interior lining is clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Electroplated nickel silver (EPNS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Six teaspoons and sugar tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original leatherette presentation case with silk and velvet lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (case): 19.6 cm × 13.6 cm × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (including case): 231 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good; light age-related wear; case exterior worn, interior intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete cased sets remain consistently saleable, particularly where the original tongs are still present — a detail often lost over time. While not tied to a named maker, the integrity of the set and its presentation make it an attractive entry-level collectible and an easy decorative or gifting piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe gift box outlasting the occasion it marked is a small, persistent act of optimism on the part of whoever made it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062165496008,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_51a038c0-23c4-43be-9431-768f04312674.png?v=1776840724"},{"product_id":"silver-plate-dutch-motif-figural-cake-forks-set-of-six-original-presentation-case-mid-20th-century","title":"Silver Plate | Dutch Motif Figural Cake Forks | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Plate | Dutch Motif Figural Cake Forks | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | Mid-20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouvenir flatware occupies an odd position between the functional and the commemorative — made to be used, but almost always preserved instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCased sets of figural souvenir flatware with Dutch subject matter were produced in considerable numbers throughout the first half of the twentieth century, sold both as tourist souvenirs and as gift trade items across Europe. The tradition of Dutch figural silverware — with windmills, figures in traditional regional dress, and maritime subjects as recurring motifs — has its roots in the nineteenth century silver souvenir trade and continued well into the mid-twentieth century in both silver and silver plate. Sets of this kind were typically produced to a high decorative standard, with individually cast and finished finials rather than stamped repeats, making each fork in a matched set distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six forks carries a three-tined bowl on a scrolled and beaded stem, with an individually modelled figural or architectural terminal. The six finials are, from left to right: a square-rigged sailing ship under sail, a single male figure in traditional Dutch dress, two male figures in traditional Dutch dress, a woman in traditional Dutch dress carrying a yoke with suspended pails, a man carrying a yoke with suspended pails, and a windmill with detailed architectural base. Each finial is cast with good detail and mounted at the head of a stem with foliate scrollwork at the junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation case is covered in red grained leatherette with brass corner mounts and a brass clasp; the interior is fitted with individual slots in dark red velvet with a cream silk-lined lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forks are in excellent condition with no notable plating loss, bent tines, or damage. The case closes and latches securely. The exterior of the case shows age-related wear, scuffing, and leatherette loss to the corners and edges consistent with its age; the interior is intact and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Six cake forks with individual figural or architectural finials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinials: Sailing ship, male figure, two male figures, woman with yoke and pails, man with yoke and pails, windmill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: No maker's mark visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Red grained leatherette with brass mounts, velvet and silk lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase length: 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase width: 14.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase height: 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight (including case): 262 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-twentieth century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete figural sets with varied finials are consistently more desirable than uniform designs, particularly when retained in their original fitted cases. The narrative quality of the Dutch motifs — each fork presenting a different scene — gives the set both display and conversational value, while its completeness supports steady resale appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe care given to six small finials that rarely invite close inspection is precisely what has allowed the set to remain complete.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062216777928,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f55859e9-2506-49e5-ac75-0c6250a2eded.png?v=1776843977"},{"product_id":"epns-dutch-motif-figural-teaspoons-set-of-six-original-presentation-case-made-in-holland-mid-20th-century","title":"EPNS | Dutch Motif Figural Teaspoons | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | Made in Holland | Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPNS | Dutch Motif Figural Teaspoons | Set of Six | Original Presentation Case | Made in Holland | Mid-20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe souvenir trade has always understood something that fine silversmiths sometimes forgot — that small objects carrying a legible story will outlast grand pieces carrying none.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectroplated nickel silver flatware with Dutch figural subject matter was produced in Holland throughout the mid-twentieth century for the tourist and gift trade, sold in cased sets as keepsakes of travel or as presentation gifts. The tradition draws directly on the longer history of Dutch figural silver, where cast handles depicting scenes from daily life, architecture, and folklore formed part of the silversmith’s decorative vocabulary. In EPNS, that same language became more accessible without losing its narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six teaspoons carries an oval bowl on an ornate beaded and foliate stem, with a scrolled junction leading into individually cast finials. The six terminals are all distinct, depicting a range of Dutch subjects — figural genre scenes, a figure in traditional dress, an architectural element, and a windmill with well-defined sails and base. The level of casting detail is notably crisp for electroplate souvenir production, and the variation across the set gives it visual rhythm when displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation case is covered in tan embossed paper with a subtle marbled effect, opening to a dark red fitted interior with individual recesses for each spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoons are in excellent condition with no notable plating loss or structural issues. The case shows light, even exterior wear consistent with age; the interior remains clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: EPNS (electroplated nickel silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: EPNS, Made in Holland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Six teaspoons with individual figural and architectural finials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Dutch genre scenes, traditional figures, architectural motif, windmill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Embossed tan paper exterior, red fitted interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase length: 15.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase width: 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase height: 2.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight (including case): 167 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Holland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike uniform souvenir spoons, sets with fully varied figural finials hold stronger decorative and resale appeal. The intact case and consistent condition elevate this beyond typical loose examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix different stories told in cast metal, each one small enough to hold between two fingers — which is, in the end, exactly the right scale for something made to be remembered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062538461384,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a76eabef-8564-46bd-b73d-986dbf27d8cf.png?v=1776872846"},{"product_id":"six-silver-plated-apostle-style-cake-forks-cased-set-mid-20th-century","title":"Six Silver-Plated Apostle-Style Cake Forks | Cased Set | Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix Silver-Plated Apostle-Style Cake Forks | Cased Set | Mid-20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small object carries its history most clearly when its decoration outlasts its purpose — and the apostle figure has done exactly that.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of apostle-handled silver originates in late medieval Europe, where figural spoons bearing saints or apostles were given as christening gifts. By the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the motif had moved beyond its strictly religious origins into the decorative language of domestic silver and silver plate, where it persisted as a signifier of tradition, continuity, and craftsmanship. Sets such as this — produced in the mid-twentieth century — represent the final phase of that long evolution, retaining the form while adapting it to everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six forks is of matching form, with a broad three-tine head and a subtly bevelled left edge for pastry cutting. The stems taper cleanly from the bowl into a fluted handle with engraved cross-banding at the shoulder. The terminals are cast as identical robed figures, standing upright with arms folded across the chest in a composed, devotional stance — a simplified apostle type rendered for repeated production. The casting is crisp, and the transition between handle and figure is cleanly resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forks retain a bright, even silver-plated finish throughout, with no visible wear to the plating or exposure of base metal. They are housed in their original fitted presentation case, covered in burgundy grained leatherette with a brass clasp and hinge. The interior is lined in red satin and velvet, with individual retaining loops for each fork. The case shows age-consistent wear to the exterior and light tarnishing to the brass hardware; the interior remains clean and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Silver plate (unmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Six cake forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Apostle-style robed figure terminals (matched set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original fitted presentation box, burgundy leatherette with red satin and velvet interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century, circa 1940s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase dimensions: 15.7 cm × 13.5 cm × 3.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight (including case): 276 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. Forks retain full plating with no wear or damage. Case exterior shows age-related wear; interior clean and intact; clasp functional with light tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete cased sets with figural terminals hold consistent appeal, particularly where the set remains intact and the plating well preserved. While individual apostle-style pieces are common, matched sets in original cases are increasingly less so, offering both display value and practical use. The continuity of design across all six forks gives the set a cohesion that elevates it beyond purely decorative novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA set like this was made to be taken out occasionally rather than daily — and the fact that it still can be is part of its appeal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45078363046088,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_dec9eadb-1fa7-400c-92b4-ac82f0ea5a75.png?v=1778155947"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/collections\/2021-06-30-12.03.33.jpg?v=1771703876","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/collections\/silver-plated.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Dancing Faun ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}