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Beautiful English Sterling Silver Gilt Snake Dish Bowl 106g 1928 Antique Animals
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Beautiful English Sterling Silver Gilt Snake Dish Bowl 106g 1928 Antique Animals

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Beautiful English Sterling Silver Gilt Snake Dish Bowl 106g 1928 Antique Animals” found a buyer.

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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver gilt dish or bowl. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1928 with the maker being William Hutton. It has been beautifully designed being completely gilded with two cast snake handles. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a single tiny pin head sized mark. It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12.2cm) across (snake to snake) by 2.25 inches tall to the top of the snakes. It weighs 106 grams. A stunning piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Gilt Snake Dish to the 1920s.

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SA1137589
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36142
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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver gilt dish or bowl. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1928 with the maker being William Hutton. It has been beautifully designed being completely gilded with two cast snake handles.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a single tiny pin head sized mark.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12.2cm) across (snake to snake) by 2.25 inches tall to the top of the snakes. It weighs 106 grams. A stunning piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Gilt Snake Dish to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137589
Dealers Internal Ref
36142
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Archive I A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful English Sterling Silver Gilt Snake Dish Bowl 106g 1928 Antique Animals

Archive II A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View II
Archive III A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View III
Archive IV A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View IV
Archive V A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View V
Archive VI A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View VI
Archive VII A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base. View VII
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Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,800
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Location: West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base.
BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH STERLING SILVER GILT SNAKE DISH BOWL 106g 1928 ANTIQUE ANIMALS
Ref: SA1137589
A polished gold-coloured sterling silver dish featuring two detailed snake-form handles on either side and a circular footed base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Plating
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSnake handles, Beaded rim, Footed base

Sterling silver gilt, often referred to as vermeil, is solid sterling silver that has been coated with a thin layer of gold, combining the durability of silver with the luxurious appearance of gold.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional silversmithing techniques such as spinning, casting, and hand-chasing, followed by an electroplating or fire-gilding process to apply the gold finish.

Authenticity is verified by examining official hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically indicate the makers mark, the standard of silver, the assay office, and the date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

This type of decorative object can be used as a striking tablescape focal point on a coffee table or sideboard, contrasting against minimalist modern surfaces to highlight its intricate craftsmanship.

Silver gilt should be cleaned sparingly using a soft, lint-free cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical dips that can strip away the delicate gold layer.
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