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Pair Antique Silver Dishes.
George James Antiques
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Pair Antique Silver Dishes.

19th century
Description

Magnificent pair of late Victorian silver sweetmeat dishes; of oval form, each resting on four bracket feet. These good size dishes are profusely decorated with lion masks, swags, and varied leaves and fruit. The weight is indicative of their overall quality, and typical of the wonderful silverware produced by this maker. Glorious!

London. 1899. John & Frank Pairpoint.

Length of each dish 20cm

Total weight 25 troy oz/778gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated these Pair Antique Silver Bowls to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070437
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28/2198
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Description
Magnificent pair of late Victorian silver sweetmeat dishes; of oval form, each resting on four bracket feet. These good size dishes are profusely decorated with lion masks, swags, and varied leaves and fruit.
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The weight is indicative of their overall quality, and typical of the wonderful silverware produced by this maker.
George James Antiques

Glorious!

London. 1899. John & Frank Pairpoint.

Length of each dish 20cm

Total weight 25 troy oz/778gm

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Pair Antique Silver Bowls to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070437
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2198
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the George James Antiques Profile Page

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A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet.
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Archive I A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet.

Pair Antique Silver Dishes.

Archive II A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View II
Archive III A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View VI
Archive VII A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View VIII
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Archive X A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View X
Archive XI A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet. View XI
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
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George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet.
Pair Antique Silver Dishes.
Ref: SA1070437
A pair of ornate antique silver bowls featuring embossed lion head masks, floral swags, gadrooned bases, and scroll feet.
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Historically, small silver dishes served various tabletop purposes, ranging from salt cellars and condiment holders to bonbon or sweetmeat containers during formal dining services.

These pieces were typically wrought from solid sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, utilizing techniques such as repousse embossing, casting for intricate motifs like lion heads, and hand-chasing for fine detail.

Authenticity is verified through makers marks, purity hallmarks, town marks, and date letters stamped into the metal, as well as the crispness of hand-chased relief work.

Small silver bowls can be styled on a dining table or sideboard to hold trinkets, placed on a hall console for keys, or displayed in a glass cabinet alongside other period tableware.

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