Vintage Viners Sheffield Miniature Wine Cooler Silver Plate Lion Match Holder with Original Box

Description

Bring a touch of classic English elegance to your home with this charming Viners of Sheffield miniature wine cooler, beautifully crafted in silver plate and inspired by the ornate Georgian wine coolers of the early 19th century. Featuring detailed lion mask ring handles on either side, this decorative miniature is a faithful reproduction of the grand wine coolers once displayed on stately English sideboards. Produced by Viners of Sheffield, one of Britain’s most respected silversmiths, this piece comes complete with its original presentation tube and collector’s leaflet, making it an excellent gift or addition to any vintage silver collection. Originally marketed as a Miniature Wine Cooler, today it makes a wonderfully versatile decorative accessory. It works beautifully as a: • Match holder • Toothpick holder • Small desk organiser • Decorative shelf accent • Bud vase for a single flower The original Viners packaging is dated February 1970, providing a lovely piece of provenance and adding to its collectability. A beautiful piece of British vintage silverware that looks equally at home in traditional or contemporary interiors. Approximate Dimensions: • Width: ~ 6.5cm diameter on the top and 4.5cm diameter on the bottom base • Height: ~ 7.5cm • Box diameter: ~ 7cm / height: ~ 9.5cm In excellent vintage condition. The silver plate remains bright with a lovely polished finish and very minimal signs of age-related wear. There are no dents or repairs. The original cardboard presentation tube and collector’s leaflet are included and show expected age-related wear and light marks consistent with over 50 years of storage. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings. Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included. All of my vintage and antique pieces show signs of age and previous use, which add to their charm and authenticity. Please expect natural patina, light surface scuff and scratch marks throughout consistent with age. I always do my best to highlight any notable details in the photos, so please check them carefully as they form part of the description. *The items may be packaged with repurposed materials.