Set of Eight Antique Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, Sheffield 1901

A beautiful finishing touch for a well-set table, this set of eight antique sterling silver place card holders was crafted in Sheffield, England and hallmarked in 1901.

Each holder has a wonderfully simple circular base with a curved upright designed to hold a handwritten place card or menu. Their restrained design feels remarkably timeless more than a century later, allowing the beauty of the polished sterling silver to take center stage.

Small silver holders like these became fashionable on English dining tables during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, originally often used to display menus for guests. Complete early sets in larger numbers are particularly lovely to find, and this matching set of eight makes it possible to bring the tradition straight to a modern dinner table. 

We love them paired with beautifully handwritten place cards for a holiday table, dinner party or wedding. They would also make an extraordinary wedding or anniversary gift for someone who loves to entertain—a complete set of English silver that can become part of family celebrations for generations.

Each piece in our antique silver collection was individually sourced in London and selected for its beauty, history and timeless appeal. As with all antiques, subtle signs of age and use are part of their character and story.

One pack of Eight