Antique accessories for the home can be hard to come by, especially if you are searching for silver that has truly stood the test of time. Here at AC Silver, we know our silver, and we are proud to present only the finest antique accessories for your homes. Join us on a soiree of silverware as we take a look at our vast selection of antiques that would complete any home.
Baskets
Antique baskets are an excellent idea for décor due to being both beautiful and functional. All of our sterling silver baskets at AC Silver are of an exceptional quality, each with their own unique and wonderful designs and features.
Let’s take a look.
This stunning Antique Victorian cake basket is dated to 1872, making it a stunning example of how well antiques can age when the proper care is taken. Although the need for cake baskets might not be what it once was, this item’s ornamentation and quaintness opens it up to varied uses today. This basket is the perfect size to be an excellent finishing touch to any dining table.
SKU: W9691
An antique 1913 basket is our next example. The combination of cut glass and silver is perfect in this piece. This item is a wonderful small display piece, once used as a bon bon basket, but now perfect for any of those little things you like to keep at hand.
Our final look into the world of baskets today is another Victorian piece. This bon bon basket harkens back to the lavishness of a time when such things were required by the middle classes, making this antique accessory uniquely intriguing. The heavily embellished body of this basket features scrolling leaf and floral designs. The focus of this piece is the crest of a demi-lion rampant – truly regal.
SKU: A8038
Dishes
Dishes are a very versatile antique, their various sizes allowing them to have different uses, as well as different levels of prominence in any given room. Have a look at just a few of our examples of beautiful antique dishes and see for yourself.
The Art Deco style has always been a favourite of mine, and this 1941 cake dish is no different. Its angular, clean design is incredibly appealing, and – despite being nearly 80 years old – its aesthetic is very current with popular designs today. Split into four segments, this dish is beautiful and can be incredibly useful also – perhaps it’s the touch your home is missing?
SKU: A3414
Fruit dishes are useful even today, but this silver Art Deco example is perfect for heightening the decoration of any room. The rim of the dish features three finger loops for ease of access, adding a nice design flair. This fruit dish has a great size, measuring at 9.6” at its widest point; this would make it an excellent central element to decoration throughout the home.
SKU: A2571
Our final example is also an Art Deco piece – there’s just something about this design style that lends it perfectly to accenting the home. The geometric handles on these dishes are sharp and neat in their decoration, emblematic of their era. Shown here in their original presentation box, these dishes are a delight no matter how you display them.
SKU: W8812
Photograph Frames
Although we have spoken about silver photograph frames before on these types of blogs, there’s no end to the number of times they can be brought up when it comes to decorating. ‘Antique accessories for the home’ can mean many things, but it most definitely means photograph frames.
This antique Edwardian photograph frame would be a wonderful shelf item, or perhaps part of a series on a windowsill. Embellished with impressive embossed and pierced floral, scroll, and leaf designs stemming from an organic motif shaped border, this stunning angular frame encompasses a circular internal window. Keep loved ones close within the confines of this gorgeous item.
This gorgeous Arts and Crafts style frame is one of my favourites in our selection. Its shape is so entirely unique, featuring a subtly convex border and a circular internal window. The enamel highlights on this photograph frame are the perfect finishing touch, making it stand out from the crowd. This frame is one of our smaller ones, making it perfect for those little spots around the house.
SKU: A8051
This vintage 1945 silver photograph frame takes an iconic Art Deco style shape, making it a great statement accessory. A piece of Birmingham hallmarked silver, this photograph frame is ideal for those who want to keep a minimalistic aesthetic in their home.
SKU: C5677
Enamel
Enamel and silver go together like strawberries and cream, and that is why items that incorporate both make for the best antique accessories for the home. Let’s take a moment to appreciate just a small section of the variety of items of silver that are greatly improved by the presence of enamel.
This sterling silver and enamel dressing table tray depicts a coastal scene – a bay with a grassed cliff, sailboats sitting on the calm water, and subtle dunes along the sandy beach. Such a stunning illustration makes this tray a wonderful item of décor, both as a standout piece and a functional item placed throughout the house. The design featured on this item matches scent bottles within our selection also!
Dressing table sets are difficult to come by, particularly ones in such exquisite condition. This selection of items all features a stunning array of guilloche enamel, cut glass, and sterling silver. When it comes to decorating, dressing table sets fill a space wonderfully and cohesively, especially with the enamelling tying all of the individual pieces together as a complete set.
Our final piece of enamel and silver is this gorgeous antique hand mirror. If you’re looking to add some traditional glamour to your home space, look no further than this stunning item. Its enamel panel features a ship sailing between colourful floral and foliate enveloped rock formations, with a mountainside town in the backdrop. Truly a beautiful piece, this mirror is waiting for a home to complete.
SKU: A3755
No matter what you’re looking for to decorate your house, AC Silver has you covered. Our selection of antique accessories for the home is matched by no other, and they’re all just waiting for you to browse…
