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Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916
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Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 February 2026 · Silver Antiques Online
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A Rare SILVER IRISH DISH OR POTATO RING which was made by Weir & Sons and assayed in Dublin in 1916.

This fabulous Antique Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring or Potato Ring is of pierced form and is superbly decorated with swag and bird decoration.

In excellent condition with very little sign of wear or use, this stunning Silver Potato Ring would look superb in any setting or would enhance any silver collection.

Dimensions:

Diameter – 6.0” (150mm) / Height – 3.5”

Weight – 290gm / 9.3ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

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(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Antique Silver Potato Ring to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120311
Dealers Internal Reference
PR_4431916
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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
A Rare SILVER IRISH DISH OR POTATO RING which was made by Weir & Sons and assayed in Dublin in 1916.
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This fabulous Antique Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring or Potato Ring is of pierced form and is superbly decorated with swag and bird decoration.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
fig 1. Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916

In excellent condition with very little sign of wear or use, this stunning Silver Potato Ring would look superb in any setting or would enhance any silver collection.

Dimensions:

Diameter – 6.0” (150mm) / Height – 3.5”

fig 2. An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
fig 2. Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916

Weight – 290gm / 9.3ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 3. An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
fig 3. Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 4. An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
fig 4. Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Antique Silver Potato Ring to the 1910s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120311
Dealers Internal Ref
PR_4431916
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
Antique Irish Silver Dish / Potato Ring 1916
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An intricately pierced antique silver potato ring featuring embossed bird and scroll motifs with a flared profile.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced trelliswork, Chased birds, Scroll cartouches, Flared rim
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Potato rings, or dish rings, originated in Ireland during the mid-18th century as decorative stands used to elevate wooden or ceramic bowls containing potatoes off the dining table to protect polished wood surfaces.

Authentic pieces are typically fabricated from sterling silver, utilising advanced techniques such as piercing, chasing, embossing, and repousse to create intricate openwork patterns featuring birds, scrolls, and pastoral scenes.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the silver, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and date letter, alongside assessing the weight, hand-chased detailing, and natural ageing characteristics.

This versatile object can be displayed as a dining table centrepiece filled with seasonal fruit, or placed on a sideboard as a reflective decorative accent to contrast against modern minimalist surfaces.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and occasional cleaning with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish, storing the item in a tarnish-resistant cloth away from direct sunlight and humidity.
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