This vintage Links of London bottle stopper set brings together two distinct approaches to bottle closing within one presentation box. Made in silver plate, the set comprises a ribbed plug stopper and a screw-down compression stopper, offering both a practical drinks accessory set and a notably unusual piece of Links of London giftware. The pairing gives the set particular interest, as it presents two different stopper styles rather than a matched duplicate pair.

The ribbed plug stopper is the more familiar of the two designs, using a dark ribbed plug to create a secure push-fit seal. Alongside it sits the more unusual screw-down compression stopper, which has a more engineered appearance and a rarer feel today. That second piece gives the set much of its character, as it reflects an older style of wine and bar accessory design in which the object itself was intended to feel substantial, mechanical and gift-worthy.

As a Links of London set, it sits comfortably within the house’s broader giftware and gentleman’s accessory tradition, where useful objects were often given a more elevated treatment through material, finish and presentation. Silver plated drinks accessories like this were well suited to gifting, whether as a host present, a drinks cabinet accessory or a refined addition to a dining or bar setting. The fact that the set includes both original dust bags and its original gift box reinforces that purpose and presentation.

This example is vintage and appears to remain unused. It is, however, in original vintage condition, and the silver plate is beginning to tarnish lightly in places. There are also some light marks and scratches to the stopper handles. On the screw-down stopper in particular, the silver plating shows spots of tarnish and the finish is beginning to appear a little inconsistent in areas as it ages. That surface character suits the set well and gives it a more authentic vintage look, particularly for those who appreciate older wine and bar accessories rather than newly polished replacements. The stoppers, dust bags and box all remain in good but clearly vintage condition, preserving the set as a complete original Links of London presentation.

Key Features

• Vintage Links of London bottle stopper gift set
• Silver plated
• Two different stopper designs
• Includes ribbed plug bottle stopper
• Includes screw-down compression bottle stopper
• Original Links of London gift box included
• Original Links of London dust bags included
• Appears unused
• Good original vintage condition
• Light tarnishing to the silver plate in places
• Light marks and scratches to the stopper handles
• Screw-down stopper shows spots of tarnish
• Screw-down stopper finish is becoming slightly inconsistent in areas with age
• Suitable for vintage wine and barware collectors
• Unusual Links of London giftware set

FAQ

• What is included in this set?
  This set includes two different silver plated bottle stoppers, the original Links of London gift box and the original dust bags.
• What types of stoppers are included?
  The set includes one ribbed plug bottle stopper and one screw-down compression bottle stopper.
• What is it made from?
  The stoppers are silver plated.
• Is the set vintage?
  Yes. This is a vintage Links of London gift set.
• What condition is it in?
  The set appears unused, but it remains in original vintage condition. The silver plate is tarnishing lightly in places, there are some light marks and scratches to the stopper handles, and the screw-down stopper shows spots of tarnish with some inconsistency developing in the finish as it ages. The stoppers, dust bags and box are all in good but clearly vintage condition.
• Does it come with the original packaging?
  Yes. It comes with its original gift box and original dust bags.