{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silver-plate-marine-buoy-spoon-warmer-c-1868","title":"Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marine Buoy Spoon Warmer, c.1868","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust in, this is an exceptional and rare late 19th-century Victorian novelty silver-plated spoon warmer, realistically modeled in the distinct form of a paneled nautical or marine buoy. \u003cbr\u003eThe conical, ribbed buoy body features a ring finial to the top and a scooped opening designed to hold hot water and rest serving cutlery. \u003cbr\u003eThe vessel is beautifully anchored bon a highly textured naturalistic rocky outcrop mound base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally introduced during the height of Victorian dining culture, these pieces were filled with boiling water at the dining table to keep large serving spoons and gravies from congealing. \u003cbr\u003eThis iconic maritime design is highly sought after by collectors of antique novelty silver and nautical curiosities.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally patented in England on November, 1868.\u003cbr\u003eThis spoon warmer has been recently re silver plated.\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065239752883,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0421\/4707\/files\/IMG_5837.jpg?v=1789831516","url":"https:\/\/patriciasgallery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-silver-plate-marine-buoy-spoon-warmer-c-1868","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}