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Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – Circa 1900
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Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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A Fabulous Large Antique German Centrepiece Bowl showcasing a breath-taking marriage of vivid colour and ornate craftsmanship, this antique centrepiece bowl features an intricately pierced 800 silver outer frame with a removable cobalt blue glass liner. Crafted by M. Steenaerts and hallmarked accordingly, the silver overlay is decorated with trailing grapevines, clusters, and scrolling foliage - offering both elegance and vineyard-inspired richness – circa 1900.

* This really is a stunning representation of early 1900s Continental silverware, combining function, artistry, and striking colour in one sophisticated centrepiece.

Measurements:

Height: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Diameter across top: 10 1/4" (approx. 26cm)

Diameter of blue glass liner: 8 3/4" (approx. 22.5cm)

Silver weight: 796g

Total weight: 1600g

In good condition – Some light surface wear and minor signs of age, but no major flaws. Glass liner intact and free from cracks. Both elements fit perfectly and present beautifully.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Cobalt Glass Centrepiece to the 1900s.

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SA1166024
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P51716
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A Fabulous Large Antique German Centrepiece Bowl showcasing a breath-taking marriage of vivid colour and ornate craftsmanship, this antique centrepiece bowl features an intricately pierced 800 silver outer frame with a removable cobalt blue glass liner. Crafted by M.
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Steenaerts and hallmarked accordingly, the silver overlay is decorated with trailing grapevines, clusters, and scrolling foliage - offering both elegance and vineyard-inspired richness – circa 1900.
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fig 1. A German 800 silver centrepiece bowl featuring a pierced leaf and vine motif frame on a pedestal base with a cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 1. Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – Circa 1900

This really is a stunning representation of early 1900s Continental silverware, combining function, artistry, and striking colour in one sophisticated centrepiece.

Measurements:

Height: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

fig 2. A German 800 silver centrepiece bowl featuring a pierced leaf and vine motif frame on a pedestal base with a cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 2. Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – Circa 1900

Diameter across top: 10 1/4" (approx. 26cm)

Diameter of blue glass liner: 8 3/4" (approx. 22.5cm)

Silver weight: 796g

Total weight: 1600g

In good condition – Some light surface wear and minor signs of age, but no major flaws. Glass liner intact and free from cracks. Both elements fit perfectly and present beautifully.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Cobalt Glass Centrepiece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166024
Dealers Internal Ref
P51716
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Archive I A German 800 silver centrepiece bowl featuring a pierced leaf and vine motif frame on a pedestal base with a cobalt blue glass liner.

Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – Circa 1900

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A German 800 silver centrepiece bowl featuring a pierced leaf and vine motif frame on a pedestal base with a cobalt blue glass liner.
Fabulous Large Antique German 800 Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass Centrepiece Bowl – circa 1900
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A German 800 silver centrepiece bowl featuring a pierced leaf and vine motif frame on a pedestal base with a cobalt blue glass liner.
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A silver and cobalt glass centrepiece is a decorative dining table ornament featuring a pierced or chased precious metal frame designed to hold a cobalt blue glass liner. Popularised throughout Europe in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these vessels were designed to display fruit, flowers, or sweetmeats whilst protecting the metal from acidic contents.

These bowls feature a continental 800 silver frame, denoting 800 parts per thousand pure silver alloyed with copper for structural rigidity. The metal frame is formed through casting, piercing, and repousse decoration, into which a hand-blown or moulded cobalt blue glass liner is fitted.

Authentic German silver pieces from this era typically feature standard hallmarking, including the crescent moon and crown symbol alongside the 800 purity mark and a makers mark. The glass liners often show minor age-appropriate wear or fitting marks along the interior rim where they contact the silver mount.

Position the piece as a central feature on a dark wood dining table, marble sideboard, or glass display shelf where natural light highlights the blue glass interior. It can remain unadorned to showcase the metalwork or be used as a vessel for small fruits or decorative items.

Remove the glass liner to wash it separately in warm water using a soft cloth and mild liquid soap. Clean the silver frame gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth to maintain the patina within the recessed details while preventing chemical residue from building up on the glass.
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