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Novelty Victorian Sterling Silver Buoy Spoon Warmer, Atkin Brothers, 1871

$10,071.48
£7,295
€8,702.34
CA$13,971.91
A$14,178.93
CHF 8,173.85
MX$171,682.12
NOK 94,872.62
SEK 95,887.33
DKK 65,055.62

About the Item

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1871 by Atkin Brothers, this unusual antique Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer is a novelty piece realistically modelled in the form of a maritime buoy. The vessel features a tapered, stepped conical body and is fitted with a hinged cover that incorporates a notched thumbpiece for the spoon handle. This distinctive item is elevated on three cast feet modelled as cockle shells and is topped with a ring-handle at the apex. This spoon warmer weighs 16.2 troy ounces and measures 4.75” (12cm) tall, 7.5” (19cm) wide, and 5.25” (13.5cm) deep.
  • Creator:
    Atkin Brothers (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1871
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L93131stDibs: LU4930250071872

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