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A Silver Plated Sweetmeat or Bon-bon Dish Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and Made by Roberts and Belk. Model No 2700
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A Silver Plated Sweetmeat or Bon-bon Dish Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and Made by Roberts and Belk. Model No 2700

19th century
For Sale by Hough & Son
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A silver plated sweetmeat or bon-bon dish designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and made by Roberts and Belk. Of double basket form, with curled in edges and woven rush-work handle, model number 2700.

Model No 2700 was produced for Roberts and Belk by Dr Dresser when working as a freelance designer during the 1880s. This design was also produced by Hukin and Heath. Indeed, a similar example, also in silver plate, and produced by Hukin and Heath can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection number M.14-1970.

Fully marked to the base. Approx. height 15cms.

Good antique condition. The plate to the outside of the bowls is excellent, as is the rush-work handle. There is some wear to the plate and spotting inside the bowls - see final two photos.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Christopher Dresser Silver Dish to the 1880s.

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SA1149061
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SA047
Description
A silver plated sweetmeat or bon-bon dish designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and made by Roberts and Belk. Of double basket form, with curled in edges and woven rush-work handle, model number 2700.
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Model No 2700 was produced for Roberts and Belk by Dr Dresser when working as a freelance designer during the 1880s.
Hough & Son

This design was also produced by Hukin and Heath. Indeed, a similar example, also in silver plate, and produced by Hukin and Heath can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection number M.14-1970.

fig 1. A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle.
fig 1. A Silver Plated Sweetmeat or Bon-bon Dish Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and Made by Roberts and Belk. Model No 2700

Fully marked to the base. Approx. height 15cms.

Good antique condition. The plate to the outside of the bowls is excellent, as is the rush-work handle. There is some wear to the plate and spotting inside the bowls - see final two photos.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Christopher Dresser Silver Dish to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149061
Dealers Internal Ref
SA047
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Archive I A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle.

A Silver Plated Sweetmeat or Bon-bon Dish Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and Made by Roberts and Belk. Model No 2700

Archive II A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View II
Archive III A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View XI
Archive XII A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View XII
Archive XIII A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle. View XIII
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A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle.
A silver plated sweetmeat or bon-bon dish designed by Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and made by Roberts and Belk. Model No 2700
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A late Victorian silver-plated twin bon-bon dish with scoop-shaped bowls and a central overhead cane-wrapped arch handle.
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Emerging in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement metalwork emphasizes clean geometric forms, Japanese influences, and functional simplicity, rejecting heavy Victorian ornamentation in favour of stylized structural elegance.

Electroplated nickel silver was frequently paired with tactile organic materials, such as woven cane, wicker, or ebony, which provided visual contrast and acted as functional heat insulators.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped manufacturer hallmarks, model numbers, or design registration marks alongside Dressers characteristic minimalist, avant-garde silhouettes that eschewed elaborate surface decoration.

Display silver-plated serving dishes as standalone sculptural accents on a sideboard top, coffee table, or console, where the polished surface reflects light and harmonises with contemporary decor.

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