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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A pair of silver plate bottle holders, diameter 16 cm

Silver Plate Bottle Holders - Set of Two, 16cm Diameter

A pair of silver plate bottle holders, diameter 16 cm

Pair of boar tusk knife stands, with silverplate mounts

Boar tusk knife stands with silverplate mounts: a pair

Pair of boar tusk knife stands, with silverplate mounts

A silver plate tri-handle tankard & two bottle coasters

Silver Plate Tankard & Coasters: Elegant Barware Set with Handles

A silver plate tri-handle tankard & two bottle coasters

Three silver glass coasters and a bottle coaster, maker's mark…

Carr's of Sheffield Silver Coasters Set with Wooden Bases

Three silver glass coasters and a bottle coaster, maker's mark for Carr's of Sheffield, three 2001 and one 2000, each with a wooden base, the bottle coaster with a central silver boss (each with original box).

A pair of Strachan Old Sheffield Plate reproduction bottle…

Strachan Old Sheffield Plate Reproduction Bottle Coasters, 17cm Diameter

A pair of Strachan Old Sheffield Plate reproduction bottle coasters, diameter 17 cm

Silver plated bottle coasters, embossed foliate design boarders…

Embossed Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Wooden Bases

Silver plated bottle coasters, embossed foliate design boarders with wooden bases and rose design brandy and gin bottle labels

A pair of antique Sheffield Plate bottle coasters with grape…

Antique Sheffield Plate Grape Motif Bottle Coasters, 19th Century

A pair of antique Sheffield Plate bottle coasters with grape motif, 19th century, 20.5 cm wide

Pair 19th century Sheffield Plate wine coasters, with pierced…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters with Pierced Roundels

Pair 19th century Sheffield Plate wine coasters, with pierced scrolling roundels

Sheffield plate bottle coasters, pair of antique silverplate on…

Antique Sheffield Plate Bottle Coasters with Feathered Edge Design

Sheffield plate bottle coasters, pair of antique silverplate on copper with wooden bases and feathered edge design

Silver plated champagne wine coaster, grapevine detail to the…

Silver Plated Grapevine Wine Coaster - 20 cm Diameter

Silver plated champagne wine coaster, grapevine detail to the border. Dia.20 cm.

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, circa 1850, the…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Wine Bottle Coasters, Circa 1850

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, circa 1850, the pair of Georgian Sheffield Plate bottle coasters with scalloped rim, raised and pierced grapevine borders, with wooden base and central boss. Height 6 cm, diameter: 19 cm

Set of 5 Sheffield Plate wine coasters, baluster shape with…

Gadrooned Rim Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters - Set of 5

Set of 5 Sheffield Plate wine coasters, baluster shape with gadrooned rims

Two silver plate wine bottle coasters, Dia 10-12.5 cm

Silver Plate Wine Coasters: Elegant 10-12.5 cm Diameter Design

Two silver plate wine bottle coasters, Dia 10-12.5 cm

A pair of antique English Old Sheffield Plate wine bottle…

19th Century English Old Sheffield Plate Wine Bottle Coasters

A pair of antique English Old Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, 19th century, 5 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Set of six small silverplate coasters, with pierced galleries

Small Silverplate Coasters with Pierced Galleries

Set of six small silverplate coasters, with pierced galleries

A pair of reproduction silver plated wine bottle coasters, mid…

Mid-century Silver Plated Wine Coasters - Pair

A pair of reproduction silver plated wine bottle coasters, mid 20th century, 5 cm high, 16 cm diameter

Pair of bottle coasters, pair silver plated with timber bases

Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Timber Bases

Pair of bottle coasters, pair silver plated with timber bases

Good Elkington silver plate wine bottle stand beaded rims,…

Elkington Wine Bottle Stand, 1864 Registration, Beaded Rims

Good Elkington silver plate wine bottle stand beaded rims, registration mark for 1864, height 20 cm.

Pair antique silver plate wine bottle coasters each with…

Antique Silver Plate Wine Coasters with Coat of Arms

Pair antique silver plate wine bottle coasters each with embossed decoration and wood base and central coat of arms decoration, 'Virtute et Labore,' 'With Courage and Effort,' diameter 17.5 cm approx, each.

Three Victorian Sheffield Plate wine coasters

Victorian Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters Set

Three Victorian Sheffield Plate wine coasters

Elkington and Co silverplated base stands, pair of Victorian…

Victorian Elkington Silverplated Ornate Stands, A/F

Elkington and Co silverplated base stands, pair of Victorian stands with extensive ornate design in relief on lion clawed feet, A/F roundels absent to one stand

A collection of silver plate, including wine coasters, comports…

Silver Plate Collection

A collection of silver plate, including wine coasters, comports and a sugar caster, comprising approximately twelve pieces, the largest piece 20 cm high

A pair of Sheffield Plate bottle coasters, pierced decoration,…

Sheffield Plate Pierced Bottle Coasters - Pair

A pair of Sheffield Plate bottle coasters, pierced decoration, each height 8.25 cm

Four cut crystal items. Comprising an Irish crystal salt and…

Cut Crystal Collection

Four cut crystal items. Comprising an Irish crystal salt and pepper set, a biscuit barrel with silver plated lid and handle, and an apothecary bottle with stopper. Height 16.5 cm, and smaller

A pair of antique silver plated wine bottle coasters, 19th…

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters, 19th Century

A pair of antique silver plated wine bottle coasters, 19th century, 5 cm high, 15 cm diameter

A pair of antique Old Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters,…

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Wine Bottle Coasters, 19th Century

A pair of antique Old Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, 19th century, 5.5 cm high, 15 cm wide

An antique silver plated wine bottle coaster, 19th century,…

19th Century Silver Plated Wine Coaster

An antique silver plated wine bottle coaster, 19th century, mellow rubbed finish with copper highlights, 4 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter

Two decorated silver plate wine bottle coasters, each with…

Embossed Silver Plate Wine Coasters - Set of Two

Two decorated silver plate wine bottle coasters, each with embossed decoration, diameter 10 cm each.

A pair of silver plate wine coasters with tassel, diameter 10 cm

Silver Plate Wine Coasters with Tassel, 10 cm Diameter

A pair of silver plate wine coasters with tassel, diameter 10 cm

Silver plate bottle holder, Art Nouveau design with embossed…

Art Nouveau Silver Bottle Holder with Embossed Decorations

Silver plate bottle holder, Art Nouveau design with embossed decorations and twin handles

Pair of antique Sheffield plate decanter coasters, each 14 cm…

Antique Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters (Pair)

Pair of antique Sheffield plate decanter coasters, each 14 cm diameter (2)

Three various silver plate wine bottle coasters

Assorted Silver Wine Coasters

Three various silver plate wine bottle coasters

A pair of silver plated magnum sized wine bottle coasters, 19th…

19th Century Silver Plated Magnum Wine Coasters

A pair of silver plated magnum sized wine bottle coasters, 19th century, 17 cm diameter

Silverplated pierced bottle coaster, decorated with swags and…

Swag & Bow Silverplated Bottle Coaster - Pierced Design

Silverplated pierced bottle coaster, decorated with swags and bows

Silver plated bottle coaster by Perfection Quality Silverware,…

Perfection Quality Silverware Bottle Coaster (17cm)

Silver plated bottle coaster by Perfection Quality Silverware, 17 cm high

A collection silver plated table ware including tureens, claret…

Silver Plated Tableware Collection - 29 Pieces

A collection silver plated table ware including tureens, claret jug, coasters, toast racks, chocolate pot etc. 19th and 20th century, (29 items).

Silver plated bread basket, champagne bottle holder and two…

Silver plated bread basket, bottle holder & coasters

Silver plated bread basket, champagne bottle holder and two silver plated coasters, 19th and 20th century, the bread basket 30 cm wide

A pair of silver plated wine bottle coasters, early 20th century

Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coasters, Early 20th Century

A pair of silver plated wine bottle coasters, early 20th century

Three antique Sheffield plate bottle coasters, 19th century, 5…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Bottle Coasters (Set of Three)

Three antique Sheffield plate bottle coasters, 19th century, 5 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter

Champagne bottle coaster, wooden based silverplate coaster with…

Floral Silverplate Champagne Coaster

Champagne bottle coaster, wooden based silverplate coaster with floral decorations to the rim

A pair of English wine bottle coasters, silver plate with…

English Silver Plate Wine Bottle Coasters with Bakelite Bases

A pair of English wine bottle coasters, silver plate with Bakelite bases, 20th century, 4 cm high, 11 cm diameter

Five silver plate novelty animal bottle stoppers on cork,…

Animal Bottle Stoppers Set

Five silver plate novelty animal bottle stoppers on cork, comprising camel, horse, mountain goat, dog and fox

Ornate silver plate wine bottle holder cast as grapes and vines,…

Grape Vine Wine Bottle Holder

Ornate silver plate wine bottle holder cast as grapes and vines, 28 cm high

Pair WMF silver plate wine coasters with pierced floral and…

Floral and Walnut Wine Coasters

Pair WMF silver plate wine coasters with pierced floral and leaf gallery and ringed walnut centre

A pair of Victorian silverplate decanter coasters and another…

4 Victorian Silverplate and Wood Coasters

A pair of Victorian silverplate decanter coasters and another two bottle coasters, the pair with scroll and flower cast rim with turned wood bases. (4)

A collection of silver plate coasters including wine bottle…

Silver Plate Coasters with Wine Bottle Holders

A collection of silver plate coasters including wine bottle coasters

Collection various silver & plated tableware including…

Silver & Plated Tableware Collection

Collection various silver & plated tableware including Continental modernist coffee pot, marked to base, silver serving spoon, marked 800, decorative tea strainer, with gilt washed bowl, cased set 3 German silver plate shot glasses, silver plate coaster,…

Georgian old Sheffield plate bottle coaster

Antique Sheffield Plate Bottle Coaster

Georgian old Sheffield plate bottle coaster

Silver plated wine bottle coaster. With turned timber and green…

Silver Plated Wine Coaster with Timber Base

Silver plated wine bottle coaster. With turned timber and green baize base. Diameter 14.5 cm

A silver plated and oak coaster, height 3.5 cm, width 13.5 cm

Silver Oak Coaster

A silver plated and oak coaster, height 3.5 cm, width 13.5 cm

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters each with pierced…

Pierced Silver Wine Coasters with Wooden Bases

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters each with pierced decoration, and wooden bases.

Sheffield silver plate bottle coaster with pierced decorations…

Sheffield Silver Coaster with Oak Base & Pierced Decorations

Sheffield silver plate bottle coaster with pierced decorations and English oak base

Good Victorian silver plate wine bottle coaster pierced grape…

Victorian Silver Plate Wine Coaster with Grape Decoration

Good Victorian silver plate wine bottle coaster pierced grape and vine leaf decoration, wooden base, with monogram to centre, registration mark to base for 1859, (diameter 16.5 cm approx).

Pair silver plated wine coasters, pierced cabochon centred…

Silver Plated Wine Coasters with Pierced Cabochon Design

Pair silver plated wine coasters, pierced cabochon centred lozenge shaped panels to the body, 13 cm diam

Sheffield bottle coaster with central hallmarks for makers…

1837 Sheffield Bottle Coaster by Sansom & Harwood

Sheffield bottle coaster with central hallmarks for makers Sansom &Harwood, dated 1837 275g

A Christofle silver plated wine bottle carrier, length 30 cm…

Christofle Wine Bottle Carrier and Basket Set

A Christofle silver plated wine bottle carrier, length 30 cm Togther with another basket, length 27 cm

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate decanter coasters, floral…

Floral Old Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate decanter coasters, floral embossed rims, turned boxwood inset bases, diameter 17.5 cm.

A pair of Georgian Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, early…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters, Early 19th Century

A pair of Georgian Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, early 19th century, 5 cm high, 18 cm diameter

A Victorian silver plated decanter/bottle coaster, with pierced…

Victorian Silver Plated Coaster by James Dixon & Son

A Victorian silver plated decanter/bottle coaster, with pierced walls, inset timber base with silver boss. Sheffield c.1850 by James Dixon & Son. Diameter 16 cm.

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters each with wood base.

Silver Plate Wine Coasters with Wood Bases

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters each with wood base.

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine coasters, 19th century, 19 cm…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters, 19 cm

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine coasters, 19th century, 19 cm across

Sheffield Plate wine bottle coaster, of tapering cylindrical…

Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster with Gadrooned Border

Sheffield Plate wine bottle coaster, of tapering cylindrical form with gadrooned border, diameter 10.5 cm

A pair of Strachan silver plate bottle holders, eight plate…

Strachan Bottle Holders, Plate Mats & Glass Coasters Set

A pair of Strachan silver plate bottle holders, eight plate mats & six glass coasters

Three silver plate coasters, the pair English 20th century, the…

Set of 3 Silver Coasters, English and Italian

Three silver plate coasters, the pair English 20th century, the other Italian with scallop shell form sides, diameter 17 cm. (3)

A matched set of five silver plate coasters, 20th century, each…

Gadrooned Rim Silver Plate Coasters with Wooden Base (Set of 5)

A matched set of five silver plate coasters, 20th century, each with gadrooned rim and turned wooden base. (5)

A matched set of five silver plate coasters, 20th century, each…

Silver Plate Coasters with Wooden Base (Set of 5)

A matched set of five silver plate coasters, 20th century, each with gadrooned rim and turned wooden base. (5)

An old Sheffield plate bottle coaster, plain gallery with…

Sheffield Plate Bottle Coaster with Turned Wood Base

An old Sheffield plate bottle coaster, plain gallery with restrained gadrooning, turned wood base, diameter 14 cm.

Christofle woven silverplate wine bottle holder. Length 23 cm

Christofle Silver Wine Bottle Holder, 23cm

Christofle woven silverplate wine bottle holder. Length 23 cm

Quantity EPNS cutlery. Ladle; salad servers, 9 dessert spoons;…

EPNS Cutlery Set with Accessories

Quantity EPNS cutlery. Ladle; salad servers, 9 dessert spoons; two fish cutlery sets; wine coaster; & bon-bon dish.

Pair Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, wooden base to each

Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters on Wooden Base

Pair Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters, wooden base to each

A pair of 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, the…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters with Relief Scrolls

A pair of 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, the shaped rims with relief scrolls and florals, turned wooden bases.

Pair Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters pierced decoration,…

Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters with Pierced Design and Wood Base

Pair Sheffield Plate wine bottle coasters pierced decoration, wood bases.

Two silver plate glass bottom tankard & two silver plate plate…

Silver Plate Tankard and Coaster Set

Two silver plate glass bottom tankard & two silver plate plate coasters

Three silver plate coasters & 6 Strachan coasters

Silver and Strachan Coasters Set

Three silver plate coasters & 6 Strachan coasters

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, crested with a…

Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters with Griffin Crest

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, crested with a griffin passant. Diameter 15.5 cm.

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate decanter coasters, gadroon walls…

Gadroon-rimmed Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters with Timber Base

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate decanter coasters, gadroon walls and rims, timber inset bases, diameter 16 cm

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters vine leaf and grape…

Silver Plate Wine Coasters with Vine and Grape Decoration

Pair silver plate wine bottle coasters vine leaf and grape applied decoration, wood bases. Diameter 18 cm approx, each.

A 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster, gadroon rim,…

Gadroon Rim Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

A 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster, gadroon rim, turned wooden base, diameter 15 cm.

Pair of silver plate wine bottle coasters, with a spreading lip,…

Silver Plate Wine Bottle Coasters with Floral Scrolls (10 words)

Pair of silver plate wine bottle coasters, with a spreading lip, with floral scrolls, and wooden centres, depth 16.5 cm (2)

Set of 4 silver plated wine coasters, English circa 1890, 12 cm…

Silver Plated Wine Coasters, Set of 4, English 1890

Set of 4 silver plated wine coasters, English circa 1890, 12 cm high

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine coasters, English, 19th century,…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters (8 words)

A pair of Sheffield Plate wine coasters, English, 19th century, 19 cm diameter

A pair of silver plate on copper wine coasters, with pierced…

Silver Plated Wine Coasters with Ornate Decoration

A pair of silver plate on copper wine coasters, with pierced decoration, ornate leaf and scroll borders and turned wood bases. Diameter 18 cm.

A pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, with…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters with Pierced Decoration

A pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, with shaped borders, fine pierced decoration and turned wood bases. Diameter 13 cm.

EPNS bottle coaster fretwork engraving, height 7.5 cm

EPNS Fretwork Bottle Coaster (7.5cm)

EPNS bottle coaster fretwork engraving, height 7.5 cm

Pair of silver plate and English oak bottle coasters

Silver Plate & Oak Bottle Coasters

Pair of silver plate and English oak bottle coasters

Pair of Sheffield plate bottle coasters

Sheffield Plate Bottle Coasters Pair

Pair of Sheffield plate bottle coasters

Silver plated wine funnel, 2 decanter coasters, and a Georg…

Silver Wine Set with Coasters and Stopper

Silver plated wine funnel, 2 decanter coasters, and a Georg Jensen re-sealable wine bottle stopper

A pair of early Victorian Old Sheffield Plate decorative bottle…

Victorian Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Bases

A pair of early Victorian Old Sheffield Plate decorative bottle coasters, turned wooden bases. Diameter 19 cm

Two silver plate bottle coasters width 16.5 cm

Pair of 16.5cm Silver Plate Bottle Coasters

Two silver plate bottle coasters width 16.5 cm

Pair of Georgian Sheffield plate bottle coasters

Georgian Sheffield Plate Bottle Coasters Pair

Pair of Georgian Sheffield plate bottle coasters

Pair of silver plate on copper wine coasters each 18 cm…

Silver Plated Wine Coasters (Set of 2)

Pair of silver plate on copper wine coasters each 18 cm diameter (2)

A 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster, decorative rim,…

Antique Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster with Wooden Base

A 19th century Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster, decorative rim, turned wooden base.

Two pairs of Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters, one…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters, Set of 4

Two pairs of Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters, one pair of lobed baluster form, with a gadrooned edge, the others with spreading gadrooned borders, both with wooden bases, diameter 15 cm (4)

Three 19th century Sheffield plate decanter coasters, two…

Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters with Crest, Set of 3

Three 19th century Sheffield plate decanter coasters, two decorated with scrolling and acanthus borders, the other with gadrooned border, set with central crest roundel and wooden base, (3)

Delightful early 19th century silver plate twin decanter…

Silver Plate Grapevine Decanter Cart

Delightful early 19th century silver plate twin decanter coaster, in the form of cart, accented with grape vine motifs, raised on four wheels with moveable handle, engraved with crests, length 41 cm

An early English Sheffield silver plate rolling decanter…

Sheffield Rolling Decanter Coaster, 1840

An early English Sheffield silver plate rolling decanter coaster, circa 1840. 6.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep