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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Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

1971 London Sterling Silver Decanter Coaster

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

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.

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)

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

1971 London Sterling Decanter Coaster

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

Danish silver coasters set (boxed)

Set of six Danish silver coasters (in original box)

Pair sterling silver wine coasters hallmarked Birmingham 1996

Birmingham 1996 Hallmarked Silver Wine Coasters Pair

Pair sterling silver wine coasters hallmarked Birmingham 1996

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

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…

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.

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.

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

800 German Hallmarked Pair of Wine Coasters

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

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.

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

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

Sterling silver bottle coaster

Silver Bottle Coaster

Sterling silver bottle coaster

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

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Silver Wood Coasters Set

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

Silver & Glass Coasters Set of 6

Six sterling silver and glass coasters (6)

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 silver and glass bottle coaster

Silver Glass Coaster

A silver and glass bottle coaster

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

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

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

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 stirling silver pierced bottle coasters, Birmingham.

Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters, Birmingham

A pair of stirling silver pierced bottle coasters, Birmingham.

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 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 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 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 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 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;…

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 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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

Sterling silver wine coaster

Silver Wine Coaster for Elegant Table Settings

Sterling silver wine 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 small coaster

Mini Silver Coaster

Sterling silver small coaster

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

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 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

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

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.

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

Russian silver champagne bottle coaster. Twin handled, pierced…

Russian Silver Champagne Coaster with Niello & Gilt Decoration

Russian silver champagne bottle coaster. Twin handled, pierced pattern with niello decoration, & gilt wash. Marked .875 hammer & sickle, silver, diameter 19 cm weight 245g

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

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

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

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

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…

George III sterling silver Wine coaster, with turned wood,…

George III Sterling Silver Wine Coaster with Fretwork Border

George III sterling silver Wine coaster, with turned wood, based bottom and pierced fret work border, central clean silver button for engraving, marked JD, London, 1773, approx 4 cm high, 12 cm deep

Two antique silver wine coasters, 13 cm diameter

Antique Silver Wine Coasters - 13cm Diameter

Two antique silver wine coasters, 13 cm diameter

A set of eleven sterling silver nestle centennial coaster by…

Sterling Silver Nestle Centennial Coasters by Mappin and Webb

A set of eleven sterling silver nestle centennial coaster by makers Mappin and Webb, London, 1866-1966, 13 x 13 cm (each)

A pair of George III sterling silver wine coasters, London 1779,…

George III Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, London 1779

A pair of George III sterling silver wine coasters, London 1779, 4 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie?s, Eric Dare Collection, 14 November 1995

A pair of Georgian sterling silver and mahogany wine coasters,…

Georgian Sterling Silver & Mahogany Wine Coasters

A pair of Georgian sterling silver and mahogany wine coasters, 1776 Sheffield, with rubbed maker's marks, of typical form centred with silver buttons and with green felt underside, with neoclassical pierced borders of cartouches, festoons and beaded rims;…

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.…

A pair of modern sterling silver decanter coasters, each with…

Sterling Silver Decanter Coasters with Mahogany Base

A pair of modern sterling silver decanter coasters, each with turned mahogany wooden base & Hallmarks London. Diameter 12.5 cm

Georgian 'Old Sheffield plate' wine coaster carriage on turning…

Antique Georgian Wine Coaster Carriage with Silver Buttons

Georgian 'Old Sheffield plate' wine coaster carriage on turning wheels, turned wood bases, with silver central buttons. Circa 1825

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

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

Birmingham 1925 Sterling Silver Glass Coaster

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

Art Nouveau Russian silver bottle/decanter coaster, 84 zolotnik…

Russian Art Nouveau Silver Coaster

Art Nouveau Russian silver bottle/decanter coaster, 84 zolotnik purity (875), Moscow (maker B.A.), 18.8 cm wide, 12.7 cm high, 329 grams approx, bottom rim out of shape

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.

A pair of William IV coasters by T.J.N.Creswick 1834, each with…

William IV Coasters by T.J.N.Creswick 1834

A pair of William IV coasters by T.J.N.Creswick 1834, each with C scroll and acanthus moulded rims, turned oak bases, 19 cm diameter

A graduated set of sterling silver Georg Jensen coasters by…

Graduated Set Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coasters

A graduated set of sterling silver Georg Jensen coasters by Harald Nielsen, each with typical with grapevine and foliate motif, 2 x large coaster (size 51D) 12 cm, 6 x (size 51B) 9 cm, 6 x (size 51C) 7.5 cm, 6 x (size 51) 6 cm diameter, total weight 667…

A Millennium sterling silver wine coaster, 2000 Sheffield, with…

Millennium Sterling Silver Wine Coaster

A Millennium sterling silver wine coaster, 2000 Sheffield, with maker's mark for Carr's, of elegant plain form with a rolled rim and conforming lower edge, with a tapering pine base finished with felt, hallmarked to body, in original box. Total weight…

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.

A vintage pair of wooden turned wine coasters, with sterling…

Vintage Wooden Wine Coasters with Sterling Silver Inserts

A vintage pair of wooden turned wine coasters, with sterling silver centre inserts. Hallmarked: London 1980. Maker: D.S.S.

A vintage pair of sterling silver wine coasters, silver rounded…

Vintage Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by Hardy Brothers

A vintage pair of sterling silver wine coasters, silver rounded sides with turned wooden centre bases. Hallmarked: London 1963-64. Made for Hardy Brothers.

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).

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…

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

A rare pair of George III sterling silver decanter stands by…

George III Silver Decanter Stands with Labels

A rare pair of George III sterling silver decanter stands by Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II, London 1806, constructed as decanter labels 'Hock', 'Port', 'Champagne', 'Madeira', 'Claret' & 'Burgundy', 15 cm diameter

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

A George III sterling silver decanter coaster by John Roberts &…

George III Silver Decanter Coaster by John Roberts & Co

A George III sterling silver decanter coaster by John Roberts & Co, Sheffield, circa 1810, 14.5 cm high

Pair of sterling silver and turned-wood wine coasters, mark of…

Sterling Silver and Wood Wine Coasters, London 1975

Pair of sterling silver and turned-wood wine coasters, mark of William Smith, London, 1975, of circular shape, hallmarked (2), diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay, NSW

A pair of silver, silver gilt and hardwood coasters, Stuart…

Stuart Devlin Coasters with Vermicelli Piercing

A pair of silver, silver gilt and hardwood coasters, Stuart Devlin, London, 1982, each of circular outline, the body pierced with vermicelli decoration, above a reeded hardwood base, total weight 803 gms, 14 cm diameter

An Elizabeth II silver gilt wine bottle coaster, Anthony Elson,…

Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Wine Coaster by Anthony Elson

An Elizabeth II silver gilt wine bottle coaster, Anthony Elson, London 1978, 15 cm diameter

An impressive Paul Storr silver coaster, with fruit wood inset…

Paul Storr Silver Coaster with Fruit Wood Inset Base

An impressive Paul Storr silver coaster, with fruit wood inset base set with a central silver boss engraved with the crest of lion over a ducal coronet

Sterling silver bottle coaster with grapes and vine leaf…

Hardy Bros Sterling Silver Grape Coaster

Sterling silver bottle coaster with grapes and vine leaf decoration marked Hardy Bros

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

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

A pair of George III silver coasters, possibly John Touliet,…

George III Silver Coasters with Arm & Anchor Crest

A pair of George III silver coasters, possibly John Touliet, London 1795, of restrained form with reeded wirework gallery, the silver well with engraved 'Arm & anchor' crest mounting a turned wooden base, 14 cm diameter

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

An uncommon George IV silver bottle coaster, lobed body,…

George IV Silver Bottle Coaster with Sir Walter Scott Crest

An uncommon George IV silver bottle coaster, lobed body, flaring gadroon top rim, the turned wooden base with central silver disc inset crested with the armorial of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Sheffield 1824 by Smith, Tate, Hault & Tate. Diameter 15 cm