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Overview An exquisite antique silver-plated double condiment server crafted by the master silversmiths Walker & Hall of Sheffield. Designed with twin oval vessel compartments, fitted domed lids with urn finials, and a pair of matching silver-plated condiment spoons, this piece exemplifies Edwardian table elegance and formal dining heritage. Perfectly suited for serving preserves, chutneys, or condiments, this set adds historic luster and refined materiality to curated dining tables, sideboard arrangements, or open display shelves. Deep Cultural & Historical Background Established in Sheffield in 1845, Walker & Hall became one of the British Empire's premier silversmiths and electroplate manufacturers, holding royal warrants and producing high-grade tableware for fine estates and luxury steamships. This double caddy, bearing the stamped maker hallmarks, the inventory pattern number "4487," and the EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) designation on its base, represents the height of Edwardian table ritual. Fabricated through precision metal spinning, soldering, and high-purity electroplating, the vessel features dual rounded bowls joined by a curved bridge motif and anchored on ball feet. The accompanying ladles carry the official Walker & Hall flag mark alongside the "A1" stamp, indicating the highest grade of heavy-gauge silver deposition. The urn-shaped finials on the notched lids reflect Neo-Classical revival design influences, balancing symmetrical form with practical utility. Condition & Surface Character The server remains in excellent antique structural condition, complete with both original fitted lids and both original matching spoons. The silver plating exhibits a bright, highly reflective polish with mild age-appropriate surface micro-scratching, faint tarnish in recessed crevices, and subtle finish wear along the interior rim edges consistent with careful historic dining use. Dimensions & Weight Height: 3.5 inches Width/Diameter: 8.5 inches Depth: 6.8 inches Weight Profile: Solid/Moderate
