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 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 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

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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…

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.

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

Sterling silver bottle coaster

Silver Bottle Coaster

Sterling silver bottle coaster

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

800 German Hallmarked Pair of Wine Coasters

Pair German silver wine coasters, 800 German Hallmarks

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Plain sterling silver decanter coaster London 1971

1971 London Sterling Silver Decanter Coaster

Plain sterling silver 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

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

1971 London Sterling Decanter Coaster

Sterling decanter coaster, London 1971

Two sterling silver coasters, 58g

Pair of 58g Sterling Silver Coasters

Two sterling silver coasters, 58g

Sterling silver small coaster

Mini Silver Coaster

Sterling silver small coaster

A silver and glass bottle coaster

Silver Glass Coaster

A silver and glass bottle coaster

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 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).

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 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

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

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

Birmingham 1925 Sterling Silver Glass Coaster

Sterling silver and glass coaster, Birmingham 1925

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

Silver Wood Coasters Set

Set of six sterling silver wood drink coasters

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