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Rare Stunnung English Sterling Silver Gilt Fruit Bowl 1898 Antique 294g
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Rare Stunnung English Sterling Silver Gilt Fruit Bowl 1898 Antique 294g

19th century
Sold 24 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautifully rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver gilt fruit bowl. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1898 with the maker being James Dixon & Sons Ltd. It has superbly designed being pierced and decorated with scrolls and flowers. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits engravings and repairs, the gilding (gold on silver) is complete. It measures approx. 10.25 inches (26cm) across by 2.5 inches (6.4cm) tall and weighs 294 grams. A very good quality well made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Gilt Fruit Bowl to the Victorian era.

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A beautifully rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver gilt fruit bowl. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1898 with the maker being James Dixon & Sons Ltd. It has superbly designed being pierced and decorated with scrolls and flowers.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits engravings and repairs, the gilding (gold on silver) is complete.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 10.25 inches (26cm) across by 2.5 inches (6.4cm) tall and weighs 294 grams. A very good quality well made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Gilt Fruit Bowl to the Victorian era.

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SA1105255
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Archive I An ornate, round antique silver gilt fruit bowl featuring a pierced lattice body and embossed floral scrolls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Stunnung English Sterling Silver Gilt Fruit Bowl 1898 Antique 294g

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An ornate, round antique silver gilt fruit bowl featuring a pierced lattice body and embossed floral scrolls.
RARE STUNNUNG ENGLISH STERLING SILVER GILT FRUIT BOWL 1898 ANTIQUE 294g
Ref: SA1105255
An ornate, round antique silver gilt fruit bowl featuring a pierced lattice body and embossed floral scrolls.
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  • ObjectBowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPierced lattice work, Repousse floral scrolls, Scalloped rim

FAQs

Antique silver gilt should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and warm water with mild, non-abrasive soap. Commercial silver dips and harsh polishes must be avoided, as they can strip away the delicate gold layer.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when displayed on a dining table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. They can be utilized functionally for holding fruit or potpourri, or simply showcased as metallic accents that contrast with minimalist modern surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by examining the set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling quality, a town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of assay.

Silversmiths of this era typically utilized piercing, embossing, and chasing techniques. The lattice pattern was often hand-pierced or saw-pierced out of the sheet silver, while floral and scroll motifs were hammered from the reverse side to create relief.

Silver gilt, often referred to as vermeil, consists of a base of sterling silver that has been coated with a thin layer of gold through electrolysis or fire gilding. This technique offers the rich appearance of solid gold while utilizing the structural properties and intrinsic value of silver.
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