Coasters were intended to hold bottles or decanters of wine at the dinner table, and act as a recepticle to cash drips and ribbles on the foot of the wine container. As wine contains achohol, and residual liquid remaining on the base could damage the top of the table, more so if the table had a French polished surface. if the table had a cloth, the wine could leave a permanent stain.

On a table without a cloth, the felt base also allowed them to be slid from one guest to the next along the top of the table.

Made of silver or silverplate, they usually have a turned hardwood base, sometimes with a central silver boss, and usually covered in green baize on bottom.

The sides are usually cast or pierced, often with vine leaves, grapes and tendrils incororated into the design.

It is quite common for them to more...

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Eleven Fairfax and Roberts silver coasters stamped 925,…

11 Sterling Silver Coasters by Fairfax and Roberts

Eleven Fairfax and Roberts silver coasters stamped 925, diameter 8 cm approx, 442grams approx

Sterling silver bottle coaster hallmarked London 1901, 9.5 cm…

London hallmarked sterling silver bottle coaster, 1901

Sterling silver bottle coaster hallmarked London 1901, 9.5 cm high & 170g approx.

Persian silver set of eight Drink coasters with repeating…

Persian Floral Coaster Set

Persian silver set of eight Drink coasters with repeating floral motifs, stamped to the base. Condition good, some tarnishing, minor dents. Diameter 7.8 cm. Weight 315g

A George III pair of sterling silver pierced bead edge decanter…

George III Sterling Silver Decanter Coasters

A George III pair of sterling silver pierced bead edge decanter coasters by John Langford II & John Sebille, London 1772/3. 11.5 cm diameter

A pair of George III sterling silver pierced and engraved wine…

George III Silver Wine Coasters, London 1782

A pair of George III sterling silver pierced and engraved wine coasters, London 1782 maker's mark rubbed

A Georgian style pair of sterling silver pierced decanter…

Georgian Style Sterling Silver Decanter Coasters

A Georgian style pair of sterling silver pierced decanter coasters by JB Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1979. 13.5 cm diameter

Sterling silver small coaster

Mini Silver Coaster

Sterling silver small coaster

Irish sterling silver small wine coaster, 1988 Dublin City…

1988 Irish Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

Irish sterling silver small wine coaster, 1988 Dublin City Millenium hallmark

Sterling silver wine coaster

Silver Wine Coaster for Elegant Table Settings

Sterling silver wine coaster

Pair of sterling silver and mahogany coasters hallmarked London

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Mahogany Coasters

Pair of sterling silver and mahogany coasters hallmarked London

An Australian sterling silver bottle coaster Initialled 'R.J.L.…

Australian Sterling Silver Coaster - Initials R.J.L. Martin

An Australian sterling silver bottle coaster Initialled 'R.J.L. Martin

A pair of silver wine coasters, of plain form, wood inlay base;…

Silver wine coasters with wood inlay base, 1985

A pair of silver wine coasters, of plain form, wood inlay base; M C Hersey & Son Ltd, London, 1985.

A silver wine coaster, beaded rim, wood inlay base; Barker…

Barker Ellis Silver Co Wine Coaster with Beaded Rim

A silver wine coaster, beaded rim, wood inlay base; Barker Ellis silver Co, Birmingham, 1985.

German silver 800 standard pair of bottle coasters with a…

Pair of German Silver Bottle Coasters with Pierced Gallery

German silver 800 standard pair of bottle coasters with a pierced gallery & timber bases Hamburg, 19th century maker Brahmfeld & Gutruf. Condition good, minor wear & tarnishing. Diameter 12.6 cm

A pair of silver on copper wine coasters, pre 1920's, each…

Pre-1920's Silver on Copper Wine Coasters - Pair

A pair of silver on copper wine coasters, pre 1920's, each approx 19 cm diameter

A pair of George V silver bottle coasters, Asprey & Co., London…

George V Silver Bottle Coasters by Asprey & Co

A pair of George V silver bottle coasters, Asprey & Co., London 1911. 9 cm diameter

Two sterling silver bottle coasters, hallmarked Birmingham 1996

1996 Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Bottle Coasters Pair

Two sterling silver bottle coasters, hallmarked Birmingham 1996

A pair of George III provincial sterling silver wine coasters,…

George III Sterling Silver Wine Coasters

A pair of George III provincial sterling silver wine coasters, 1806 Sheffield, with maker's marks for John Roberts & Co, of elegant form with gadrooned rims and a complementary frieze to the body with mahogany bases each with central crested bosses;…

A George IV silver wine coaster by Thomas settle, Sheffield…

Georgian Silver Wine Coaster with Floral Embossing

A George IV silver wine coaster by Thomas settle, Sheffield 1825, with acanthus leaf capped gadrooned rim above floral and foliate embossed body, turned interior with central silver plug, 17.5 cm diameter.

A George III silver wine coaster by S.C.Younger & Co.,…

Georgian Silver Wine Coaster with Embossed Body

A George III silver wine coaster by S.C.Younger & Co., Sheffield 1813, with shell capped and ribbon moulded gadrooned rim and embossed body, the turned interior with silver plug, 16 cm width.

A pair of George IV silver wine coasters by James Mckay,…

George IV Silver Wine Coasters by James McKay (1820)

A pair of George IV silver wine coasters by James Mckay, Edinburgh 1820, each with gadrooned edges, turned interior with silver plug, 15.5 cm diameter.

A pair of George III silver wine coasters, Sheffield maker Jk,…

George III Silver Wine Coasters with Floral Roundels

A pair of George III silver wine coasters, Sheffield maker Jk, with saw pierced bodies embellished with floral roundels with garland swags, with silver lining and turned basses, 11.5 cm diameter.

A pair of silver and wood wine coasters, John bull Ltd, London,…

Silver and Wood Wine Coasters, John Bull Ltd, London

A pair of silver and wood wine coasters, John bull Ltd, London, 1987

A pair of stirling silver pierced bottle coasters, Birmingham.

Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters, Birmingham

A pair of stirling silver pierced bottle coasters, Birmingham.

A pair of silver wine coasters, pierced and with wood bases; J.…

Silver pierced wine coasters with wood bases

A pair of silver wine coasters, pierced and with wood bases; J.B.Chatterley & Sons Ltd., London 1971

A pair of George III silver bottle coasters, Robert Hennell I,…

George III Silver Bottle Coasters, London 1792

A pair of George III silver bottle coasters, Robert Hennell I, London 1792. 12 cm diameter

German silver 800 standard six piece drink coaster set with a…

Floral Border German Silver Drink Coaster Set

German silver 800 standard six piece drink coaster set with a raised floral border, rope twist lip & a hand beaten interior. Stamped to the base 'Rd 800'. Diameter 9.5 cm. Weight 316g

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of bottle…

Victorian Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters with Pierced Gallery

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of bottle coasters with a pierced gallery, shell & floral detail, etched floral base & weighted timber bases. London, 1844, maker Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II. Diameter 14 cm

A silver and glass bottle coaster

Silver Glass Coaster

A silver and glass bottle coaster

An English sterling silver pierced work bottle coaster. Chester…

Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster, Chester 1908

An English sterling silver pierced work bottle coaster. Chester 1908

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

Silver & Glass Coasters Set of 6

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Silver Wood Coasters Set

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

A pair of George III silver decanter coasters, William Allen…

George III Silver Decanter Coasters with Crest

A pair of George III silver decanter coasters, William Allen III, London 1800, each with beaded rim and turned wooden bases, engraved with a crest, 13 cm diameter

Sterling silver bottle coaster

Silver Bottle Coaster

Sterling silver bottle coaster

A set of four Taitu gilt decorated jugs with six Japanese items…

Gilt Jugs and Japanese Ceramics Set

A set of four Taitu gilt decorated jugs with six Japanese items including first Class ceramic coasters, bowls and a platter

A pair of George III silver wine coasters, each with shell and…

George III Silver Wine Coasters with Shell and Leaf Design

A pair of George III silver wine coasters, each with shell and gardoon rim and embossed shell and leaf sides, initialled boss, wood base, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield 1814

Six German silver coasters with pierced borders, 800 standard.…

Set of 6 German Silver Coasters with Pierced Borders

Six German silver coasters with pierced borders, 800 standard. (6) total weight approx 260g.

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

800 German Hallmarked Pair of Wine Coasters

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

A pair of Elizabeth II silver bottle coasters. Maker M C…

Elizabeth II Silver Bottle Coasters with Wooden Bases

A pair of Elizabeth II silver bottle coasters. Maker M C Hershey & Son. London 1985. Classic Georgian form with original ringed wooden bases. 4 cm high, 13 cm wide.

A pair of George IV sterling silver wine coasters with fruit…

George IV Silver Wine Coasters with Fruit & Vine Decoration

A pair of George IV sterling silver wine coasters with fruit and vine decoration. Maker J.E. Terrey & Co. London 1823.

Four Australian sterling silver items, a pair of coasters and a…

Australian Sterling Silver Coasters and Ashtrays

Four Australian sterling silver items, a pair of coasters and a pair of Ashtrays, mid 20th century for both pairs. The coasters of plain form, monogrammed and with maker's marks F&R with beaver for Fairfax and Roberts; the ashtrays engine turned with…

Sterling silver coaster hallmarked Birmingham 1973, weight 54…

1973 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Coaster - 54g

Sterling silver coaster hallmarked Birmingham 1973, weight 54 gms approx, 10 cm diameter approx

Pair sterling silver wine coasters hallmarked Birmingham 1996

Birmingham 1996 Hallmarked Silver Wine Coasters Pair

Pair sterling silver wine coasters hallmarked Birmingham 1996

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

Danish silver coasters set (boxed)

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

1971 London Sterling Decanter Coaster

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

English hallmarked sterling silver wine coaster, modelled as…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Grape Vine Wine Coaster

English hallmarked sterling silver wine coaster, modelled as grape vines with gilt wash, timber and felt base London, 1844, maker Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard. Height 7.5 cm. Diameter 15 cm

A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver coaster with embossed…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Coaster, Vienna 1851

A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver coaster with embossed border; Vienna 1851

A pair of George III sterling silver bottle coasters by John…

George III Silver Bottle Coasters by John Neville

A pair of George III sterling silver bottle coasters by John Neville, London 1770, crested. 5 cm high, 12 cm diameter, weight 160gms

Four German silver 800 marked coasters & two German silver 800…

German Silver Coasters and Nut Bowls Set

Four German silver 800 marked coasters & two German silver 800 marked nut bowls. 220 grams (6)

A Georgian sterling silver decanter coaster with pierced…

Georgian Sterling Silver Decanter Coaster with Repousse Decoration

A Georgian sterling silver decanter coaster with pierced gallery and repousse swags and Adam's urn decoration. Wooden base. Daniel holy, Sheffield 1776. Width 13.5 cm

An early 20th century pair of sterling silver coasters, London…

Sterling Silver Coasters with Wooden Base, Eldridge & Sons, London

An early 20th century pair of sterling silver coasters, London John Eldridge & Sons, total weight including wooden base, 6oz

A Georgian sterling silver wine coaster with pierced gallery…

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, London 1786

A Georgian sterling silver wine coaster with pierced gallery border and wooden base. London 1786. Width 12.5 cm

Two various Georgian hallmarked sterling silver wine bottle…

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coasters (1779)

Two various Georgian hallmarked sterling silver wine bottle coasters, including possibly London 1779, maker William Abdy etc. Weight 345g (total)

Pair hallmarked sterling silver bottle coasters. Wood based.…

Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters with Birmingham Hallmarks

Pair hallmarked sterling silver bottle coasters. Wood based. Hallmarked Birmingham, late 20th century.

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

1971 London Sterling Silver Decanter Coaster

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971