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Unusual Victorian Silver Plated Hands Dish C1860 Church Collection Plate ?
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Unusual Victorian Silver Plated Hands Dish C1860 Church Collection Plate ?

19th century
Sold 27 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A very unusual English silver plated dish. It is marked with the makers marks of Padley, Parkin & Staniforth who were active between 1855 to 1875 in Sheffield producing silver and plated wares including specialist ecclesiastical pieces. It has been superbly made being in the form of a pair of cupped hands and the handle cast in the form of a grape vine, I suspect it was a church collection plate. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, a tiny patch of wear to the centre - see final photo. It measure approx. 8.5 inches (21.6cm) long by 5.5 inches (13.8cm) wide by 3.25 inches (8.2cm) to the top of the handle and weigh 350 grams. A super quality unusual piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Hands Dish to the Victorian era.

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SA1119008
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24420
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A very unusual English silver plated dish.
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It is marked with the makers marks of Padley, Parkin & Staniforth who were active between 1855 to 1875 in Sheffield producing silver and plated wares including specialist ecclesiastical pieces.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly made being in the form of a pair of cupped hands and the handle cast in the form of a grape vine, I suspect it was a church collection plate. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, a tiny patch of wear to the centre - see final photo. It measure approx. 8.5 inches (21.6cm) long by 5.5 inches (13.8cm) wide by 3.25 inches (8.2cm) to the top of the handle and weigh 350 grams. A super quality unusual piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Hands Dish to the Victorian era.

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SA1119008
Dealers Internal Ref
24420
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Archive I A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Victorian Silver Plated Hands Dish C1860 Church Collection Plate ?

Archive II A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View VII
Archive VIII A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View VIII
Archive IX A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background. View IX
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A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background.
UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED HANDS DISH c1860 CHURCH COLLECTION PLATE ?
Ref: SA1119008
A silver-plated dish shaped as a pair of cupped hands with decorative foliage at the base, viewed from above against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Dish
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCupped hands, Botanical foliage, Branch handle, Repousse detailing

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Victorian silver-plated items became popular during the mid-to-late 19th century due to advancements in electroplating technology, which made decorative and functional metalware more accessible to the burgeoning middle class.

These pieces typically utilised a base metal such as brass, copper, or Britannia metal, which was then coated with a thin layer of silver using electrochemical processes, often finished with hand-chased detailing.

Authentic pieces often exhibit manufacturer marks, patent stamps, or early electroplate hallmarks, alongside natural patination, minor wear to the silver layer revealing the base metal underneath, and traditional casting flaws.

These pieces function well as statement display objects on coffee tables, sideboards, or open shelving, contrasting sharply with minimalist contemporary surfaces or complementing eclectic, maximalist schemes.

To preserve the remaining silver and prevent damage, clean gently using specialised non-abrasive silver polish only when necessary, avoid harsh chemical dips, and store in low-humidity environments.
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