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Early European Solid Silver Cherub Dolphin Soap Dish C1820 Antique 54g
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Early European Solid Silver Cherub Dolphin Soap Dish C1820 Antique 54g

18th century
Sold 23 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare antique solid silver soap dish. It is hallmarked with European silver marks and tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1820 possibly German or Italian. It has been superbly made being cast with a cherub and dolphin or fish. It is in superb condition being free from splits holes repairs and dings. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) long by 3 inches (7.6cm) wide and weighs 54 grams. A beautiful piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Soap Dish to the Georgian era.

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A rare antique solid silver soap dish. It is hallmarked with European silver marks and tests as high grade silver. I would date it to c1820 possibly German or Italian. It has been superbly made being cast with a cherub and dolphin or fish. It is in superb condition being free from splits holes repairs and dings. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) long by 3 inches (7.6cm) wide and weighs 54 grams. A beautiful piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Soap Dish to the Georgian era.

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SA1113760
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An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early European Solid Silver Cherub Dolphin Soap Dish C1820 Antique 54g

Archive II An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. View II
Archive III An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. View III
Archive IV An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. View IV
Archive V An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. View V
Archive VI An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border. View VI
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An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border.
EARLY EUROPEAN SOLID SILVER CHERUB DOLPHIN SOAP DISH c1820 ANTIQUE 54g
Ref: SA1113760
An oval solid silver soap dish featuring an embossed central medallion depicting a figure riding a dolphin within a scrollwork border.
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  • ObjectTrinket Dishes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherub figure, Dolphin motif, Scrollwork border, Embossed medallion

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Preservation requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver cloths to maintain the original patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip historical surface details.

Such pieces function well as small decorative accessories on vanity surfaces, marble countertops, or open shelving, adding metallic texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks, maker marks, weight consistency, and the natural oxidisation patterns appropriate for early nineteenth-century silver items.

These items were typically produced using solid silver alloys, often shaped via hammering, casting, and hand-chasing to create detailed sculptural reliefs and decorative borders.

Objects from this period frequently incorporated classical and mythological motifs, reflecting the neoclassical design influences popular throughout Europe during the early nineteenth century.
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