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.
Beeches Vintage
Large Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Knife
£ 115
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
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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
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Georgian William IV English King's Pattern Antique Solid Sterling Silver Gilt Master Salt Spoon, Diamond Shell Heel
£ 69
Georgian William IV English King's Pattern Antique Solid Sterling Silver Gilt Master Salt Spoon, Diamond Shell Heel
£ 69
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Rare George III Feather Edge Pattern English Georgian Antique Solid Sterling Silver Duty Dodger Long Tea Spoons Pair 18th Century
£ 160
Rare George III Feather Edge Pattern English Georgian Antique Solid Sterling Silver Duty Dodger Long Tea Spoons Pair 18th Century
£ 160
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Jeff Sims Antiques
Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Wedding Cake Knife
£ 155
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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
£ 2,950
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Service
£ 2,950
AC Silver
Antiques in Oxford
Rare Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Knife and Fork
£ 155
RegencySilver Antiques
Liberty & Co English Sterling Silver Firth Stainless Steel Dessert Tea Knives Cutlery Set Arts and Crafts Shagreen Case
£ 350
Liberty & Co English Sterling Silver Firth Stainless Steel Dessert Tea Knives Cutlery Set Arts and Crafts Shagreen Case
£ 350
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Beeches Vintage
Antique 1787 Sterling Silver Teaspoon
£ 60
Booth Antiques
Military Tudor Rose Edwardian Silver Game Skewer
£ 175
Beeches Vintage
Antique Large Sterling Silver Salt Spoon
£ 34
Warner & Watts Antiques
Asprey Christening Spoon & Pusher
£ 45
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1910 Sterling Silver Teaspoon
£ 50
Carse Antiques
Good Set of 12 Scottish Silver Teaspoons
£ 200
Jeff Sims Antiques
Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Silver Sugar Nips
£ 195
Jeff Sims Antiques
Pair of Bateman Family Georgian Silver Tongs
£ 145
Jeff Sims Antiques
George II 18th Century Silver Tablespoon
£ 154
Pear Tree Antiques
A Pair of George 111 Solid Silver, Engraved Sugar Tongs
£ 68
