Victorian Old Sheffield Plated Bottle Coasters
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Condition Good with age and usage marks. Tarnished, left untouched for authenticity. Can be polished as desired.
These bottle coasters, characteristic of Old Sheffield Plate style, date back to the Early Victorian era. Originating from England in the 18th and 19th centuries, Old Sheffield Plate involved fusing a layer of silver onto a base metal like copper, mimicking solid silver items.
Primarily designed to accommodate bottles up to 95mm in diameter, these coasters feature intricate bead patterning along the rim's underside, extending around the body. Their bases, hand-turned from wood, exhibit concentric circle detailing. To safeguard surfaces, each coaster is lined with green felt underneath.
Unmarked by any maker's insignia, these coasters display visible seam joints, revealing their assembly process.
In households of their time, these coasters served a practical purpose, offering both decorative and protective support for bottled beverages during serving or storage. They epitomise Victorian craftsmanship, blending silver plating with wooden bases for a functional and aesthetically pleasing result.
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