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 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

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Silver Wood Coasters Set

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

Birmingham 1925 Sterling Silver Glass Coaster

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

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

A German silver wine bottle coaster in the Arts & Crafts style,…

Arts & Crafts German Silver Wine Coaster

A German silver wine bottle coaster in the Arts & Crafts style, early 20th century, stamped 800 with crescent and crown mark, 9.5 cm diameter, 72 grams

Pair of gadroon bordered sterling silver and turned wood drinks…

Gadroon Bordered Sterling Silver and Wood Drinks Coaster

Pair of gadroon bordered sterling silver and turned wood drinks coaster marked Sterling San Francisco, 9 cm diameter

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

Silver & Glass Coasters Set of 6

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

A Canadian sterling silver wine coaster, openwork rim, with…

Canadian Sterling Silver Wine Coaster with Etched Flower Design

A Canadian sterling silver wine coaster, openwork rim, with etched flower design, probably by Roden Bros. Ltd. Diameter 15.5 cm. Weight 77g. (dents).

Four glass and sterling silver coasters, for glasses, mid-west…

Midwest Sterling Silver Glass Coasters, 1930

Four glass and sterling silver coasters, for glasses, mid-west United States of America, circa 1930.

A silver and glass bottle coaster

Silver Glass Coaster

A silver and glass bottle coaster

Sterling silver small coaster

Mini Silver Coaster

Sterling silver small coaster

Two sterling silver coasters, 58g

Pair of 58g Sterling Silver Coasters

Two sterling silver coasters, 58g

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

1971 London Sterling Decanter Coaster

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

A sterling silver bottle coaster, timber base, London 1969, 13…

Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster with Timber Base, London 1969

A sterling silver bottle coaster, timber base, London 1969, 13 cmD

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

1971 London Sterling Silver Decanter Coaster

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

Tea/coffee glass coaster sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Coaster, Birmingham 1908

Tea/coffee glass coaster sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908. Elkington & Co. Weight 80gms

Two sterling silver mirror based coasters hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Coasters by W I Broadway & Co

Two sterling silver mirror based coasters hallmarked Birmingham 1984 and 1988, maker: W I Broadway & Co, 280 grams approx (total weight)

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)

French silver wine bottle coaster hallmarked to base, diameter…

French Silver Wine Coaster, Hallmarked, 15cm Diameter

French silver wine bottle coaster hallmarked to base, diameter 15 cm; weight 105 grams.

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster, London 1993,…

Sterling Silver Wine Coaster with Pierced Decoration

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster, London 1993, maker M.C. Hersey & Son. Pierced decoration, wooden base. Diameter 12.5 cm approx.

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

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver wine coaster, plain baluster…

1989 Birmingham Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Wine Coaster

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver wine coaster, plain baluster form, Birmingham 1989

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

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

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

800 German Hallmarked Pair of Wine Coasters

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

Edward VII sterling silver wine coaster Birmingham 1908,…

Edward VII Silver Wine Coaster, Birmingham 1908

Edward VII sterling silver wine coaster Birmingham 1908, maker's mark rubbed, pierced decoration, weight 98grams approx.

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.

English sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked London,…

1975 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

English sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked London, 1975, of circular form, with felt base, d 10.5 cm

A pair of sterling silver wine coasters, timber base,…

Sterling Silver Wine Coasters with Timber Base

A pair of sterling silver wine coasters, timber base, Birmingham 1968, maker: AT Cannon, 12.5 cmD

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

A modern silver and turned wood bottle coaster, plain swollen…

Silver and Wood Bottle Coaster, Birmingham 1989

A modern silver and turned wood bottle coaster, plain swollen form. Birmingham 1989. diameter 14 cm.

Edward VII sterling silver bottle coaster Birmingham 1901,…

Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster, Birmingham 1901

Edward VII sterling silver bottle coaster Birmingham 1901, makers Elkington & Co, embossed decoration to border, diameter 18 cm, weight 190grams

A sterling silver timber bottle coaster, PHV & Co, Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Timber Bottle Coaster by PHV & Co

A sterling silver timber bottle coaster, PHV & Co, Birmingham, 1990. Provenance: The Residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai & Hong Kong in the early & mid 20th century before moving to Sydney.

Sterling silver bottle coaster

Silver Bottle Coaster

Sterling silver bottle coaster

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver wine coaster, plain circular…

Sterling Silver Wine Coaster with Wooden Centre

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver wine coaster, plain circular with stepped base, wooden centre with sterling silver boss, Birmingham 1996

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster Birmingham…

Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, 1971

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster Birmingham 1971, makers Frank Hawker Limited, with pierced border, in fitted case, weight 100grams

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.

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…

George V sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked,…

George V Silver Wine Coaster, London 1910

George V sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked, London, 1910, C.S.H, of circular form, with beaded surround, total weight 129gm, diameter 11 cm

An Egyptian.900 silver coaster, mid 20th century, Cairo, with…

Mid-century Egyptian Lotus Silver Coaster

An Egyptian.900 silver coaster, mid 20th century, Cairo, with lotus stamp, an ornate engraved coaster with foliate and interlocking forms enclosed by a large rolled edge with floral motifs and a buckle style attachment, silver weight 210gr, diameter 14 cm

6' sterling silver wine coaster marked London, 1980, John Bull,…

1980 London John Bull Sterling Silver Wine Coaster (12cm)

6' sterling silver wine coaster marked London, 1980, John Bull, 12 cm dia inside

Continental silver wine coaster, with wooden base, impressed…

Continental Silver Wine Coaster with Wooden Base

Continental silver wine coaster, with wooden base, impressed 800, bi 283 in star, diameter 14.6 cm

Five sterling silver coasters in two Sizes, 1970 Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Coasters by Harrods and Wakely & Wheeler

Five sterling silver coasters in two Sizes, 1970 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge), 1972 (one) and 1973 (two) London, with maker's marks for Wakely & Wheeler, small plain flat based dishes, the Birmingham pair…

Set of six sterling silver coasters with engine turned tops,…

Jubilee Mark Sterling Silver Coasters Set

Set of six sterling silver coasters with engine turned tops, marked Jubilee mark, B & Co, Birmingham, 1977, approx 8 cm dia.

Norwegian silver 830 standard set of six Drink coasters with…

Norwegian Silver Coasters with Beaded Edging

Norwegian silver 830 standard set of six Drink coasters with beaded edging. Condition good, minor bending. Diameter 8.5 cm. Weight 156g

Georgian sterling silver hallmarked wine coaster

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

Georgian sterling silver hallmarked wine coaster

Hallmarked sterling silver coasters of two differeing sizes and…

Sterling Silver Coasters with Timber Inserts by John Bull Ltd

Hallmarked sterling silver coasters of two differeing sizes and with timber inserts to the base. Hallmarked: (smaller) London circa 1986 and (larger) circa 1987 both by John bull Ltd, diameters 13 cm & 10 cm

A silver wine coaster, pierced detail, fluted rim, wooden base;…

Asprey & Co Silver Wine Coaster with Pierced Detail

A silver wine coaster, pierced detail, fluted rim, wooden base; Asprey & Co, London, 1912.

Sterling silver wine coaster, wooden lined with felt base…

1973 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

Sterling silver wine coaster, wooden lined with felt base hallmarked London 1973

Sterling silver wine coaster

Silver Wine Coaster for Elegant Table Settings

Sterling silver wine coaster

A pair of 800 standard silver circular table coasters, of plain…

800 Silver Table Coasters - Plain Design, 16cm Diameter

A pair of 800 standard silver circular table coasters, of plain design. 300gms. Diameter 16 cm

Two Elizabeth II silver wine bottle coasters including London…

Pair of Elizabeth II Silver Wine Coasters with Wood Base

Two Elizabeth II silver wine bottle coasters including London 1968, and London 1993, each with wood base.

A pair of sterling silver coasters, London 1927, diameter 8.8 cm

London 1927 Sterling Silver Coasters, 8.8 cm Diameter

A pair of sterling silver coasters, London 1927, diameter 8.8 cm

A pair of wine coasters, sterling silver and wood base, shell…

Shell Pattern Wine Coasters

A pair of wine coasters, sterling silver and wood base, shell pattern on rims. Diameter 18 cm. Altered.

A collection of Javanese Yogya .800 silver coasters, dishes,…

Javanese Yogya .800 Silver Coasters and Dishes

A collection of Javanese Yogya .800 silver coasters, dishes, other, mid 20th century, comprising six drinks coasters, a pair of small dishes and one slightly, larger, and a conical toothpick holder, all with typical stylised flora and a lightly hammered…

A Georgian sterling silver wine coaster, London 1820, diameter…

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, London 1820

A Georgian sterling silver wine coaster, London 1820, diameter 14 cm

A large sterling silver and timber coaster, 1996 Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver & Timber Coaster by W.I Broadway & Co

A large sterling silver and timber coaster, 1996 Birmingham, with maker's marks for W.I Broadway & Co, the coaster of cushion profile; hallmarked to central button, total weight 264gr. Height 4.5 cm. Diameter 18 cm

20th century sterling silver wine coaster plain baluster form,…

Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, London 1968, Baluster Form

20th century sterling silver wine coaster plain baluster form, London 1968, 14 cm diam

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked…

1972 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coaster

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked Birmingham, 1972, of circular form, decorated with pierced arches to body, diameter 14 cm, height 4.5 cm

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

Danish silver coasters set (boxed)

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

A set of six New Zealand silver glass coasters, hallmarked for…

New Zealand Silver Glass Coasters by John Money (1988)

A set of six New Zealand silver glass coasters, hallmarked for Walker & Hall Ltd., 1988, made by John Money. Diameter 8.5 cm

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

Pair of English oak and sterling silver bottle coasters,…

English Oak and Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters (London 1970)

Pair of English oak and sterling silver bottle coasters, hallmarked London 1970

A silver bottle coaster, pierced scrolling decoration, stamped…

Pierced Silver Bottle Coaster, London Import Marks

A silver bottle coaster, pierced scrolling decoration, stamped with '925' and London import marks. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 16 cm

Five small silver coasters, 170g approx, tested as 800 silver

800 Silver Coasters Set of 5

Five small silver coasters, 170g approx, tested as 800 silver

Pair of small sterling silver coasters, hallmarked London 1972,…

Sterling Silver Coasters, London 1972

Pair of small sterling silver coasters, hallmarked London 1972, 8 cm diameter

Sterling silver bottle/decanter coaster hallmarked London 1987…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster, 1987

Sterling silver bottle/decanter coaster hallmarked London 1987 (John Bull Ltd), 13 cm diameter

Set eleven Continental silver coasters each with hallmark to…

Set of 11 Continental Silver Coasters with Hallmark

Set eleven Continental silver coasters each with hallmark to embossed borders, diameter 7 cm, each; weight 195grams, total

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

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.

A pair of silver decanter coasters, with pierced galleries,…

Silver pierced decanter coasters, London 1989

A pair of silver decanter coasters, with pierced galleries, turned mahogany inserts. London 1989. Diameter 12.5 cm.

Austro-Hungarian silver 800 standard set of twelve coasters in…

Austro-Hungarian Silver Coaster Set with Stand

Austro-Hungarian silver 800 standard set of twelve coasters in a stand all with beaded edging, set in a stand with three ball feet. Condition good, minor wear. Diameter of coasters 7 cm. Weight 286g

Art Nouveau sterling silver bottle coaster with glass inlay,…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster with Glass Inlay

Art Nouveau sterling silver bottle coaster with glass inlay, hallmarked Birmingham, diameter 12.5 cm

Sterling silver pierced wine bottle coaster, marked, of…

Pierced Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

Sterling silver pierced wine bottle coaster, marked, of cylindrical form, decorated with c-scrolls, windmills, cherubs and grapevines, diameter 12.5 cm

Two English sterling silver bottle coasters, London, double…

English Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters with Wood Inserts

Two English sterling silver bottle coasters, London, double rounded outer rim, with wood insert, hallmarked England, London, 1981, AP

A sterling silver and timber wine coaster, 1996 London, with…

Silver and Timber Wine Coaster with Pierced Border

A sterling silver and timber wine coaster, 1996 London, with maker's mark for MC Hersey & Son, the wine coaster with an elegant pierced border and a sterling button to the interior, green felt underside; hallmarked, total weight 142gr. Height 4 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

Pair of American silver pierced edge bottle coasters

American Silver Bottle Coasters with Pierced Edges

Pair of American silver pierced edge bottle coasters

A pair of Fred Money 1979 silver coasters in original box,…

Fred Money Silver Coasters in Original Box

A pair of Fred Money 1979 silver coasters in original box, circular radiated form with beaded rim, in original Walker & Hall box. Fred Money and Walker & Hall hallmarks, diameter 85ea. 77.6gm.

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

German silver wine bottle coaster, marked 800, of cylindrical…

German Silver Wine Coaster with Embossed Medallions

German silver wine bottle coaster, marked 800, of cylindrical form with embossed medallions and ribboned swags, total weight 109gm, height 5.5 cm and diameter 11 cm

A modern silver galleried wine coaster, turned wooden base.…

Silver Galleried Wine Coaster, London 1990

A modern silver galleried wine coaster, turned wooden base. London 1990 by C.J. Vander Ltd. Diameter 13.2 cm

A sterling silver Adams style coaster, 11 cm high, 21 cm long,…

Adams Style Sterling Silver Coaster - Elegant Table Accessory

A sterling silver Adams style coaster, 11 cm high, 21 cm long, 13.5 cm wide

Pair of bottle coasters, sterling silver pierced and carved oak…

Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters with Oak Base (One Repaired)

Pair of bottle coasters, sterling silver pierced and carved oak base (one has repair)

A sterling silver and timber wine bottle coaster 1997…

Silver and Timber Wine Coaster

A sterling silver and timber wine bottle coaster 1997 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Broadway & Co. The straight sided coaster with a continuous embossed swag and ribbon motif above a stepped and threaded foot, the timber base with a silver button and…

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster

Sterling Silver Wine Coaster for Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II sterling silver wine bottle coaster

A pair of Victorian sterling silver decanter labels, 'Claret' &…

Victorian Sterling Silver Decanter Labels - Claret & Port

A pair of Victorian sterling silver decanter labels, 'Claret' & ' Port' by Charles Rawlings & William Sumner, Birmingham 1837

A pair of silver and turned wood bottle coasters, squat…

Silver and Wood Bottle Coasters, London 1971

A pair of silver and turned wood bottle coasters, squat baluster form. London 1971 by SPQR, diameter 11.2 cm.

A Tiffany & Co. silver champagne bottle coaster, plain design…

Tiffany Silver Champagne Coaster

A Tiffany & Co. silver champagne bottle coaster, plain design and fits a standard champagne bottle. Diameter 15.5 cm.

Fred Money, pair of 1979 silver coasters in original box,…

1979 Silver Coasters in Original Box by Fred Money

Fred Money, pair of 1979 silver coasters in original box, circular radiated form with beaded rim, In original Walker & Hall box. Fred Money, and Walker & Hall hallmarks, diameter 85ea. 77.6gm. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.

Sterling silver bottle coaster with English oak base,…

1921 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster with Oak Base

Sterling silver bottle coaster with English oak base, hallmarked Birmingham 1921

Pair Elizabeth II silver wine bottle coasters, London 1972,…

Elizabeth II Silver Wine Coasters with Wooden Base

Pair Elizabeth II silver wine bottle coasters, London 1972, makers CSR Ltd. Wooden base to each.

A pair of Carr's of Sheffield hallmarked sterling silver and…

Carr's Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters with Millenium Hallmark

A pair of Carr's of Sheffield hallmarked sterling silver and timber bottle coasters, diameter 12.5 cm with millenium (1999 - 2000) hallmark

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

Hungarian silver wine bottle coaster hallmarked to base,…

Hungarian Silver Wine Coaster with Monogram, Hallmarked

Hungarian silver wine bottle coaster hallmarked to base, monogrammed, height 8 cm ; weight 220grams