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Antique Silver Shell Dish Hallmarked London 1920
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Antique Silver Shell Dish Hallmarked London 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 November 2025 · Woodbridge Antiques
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Description

A charming antique solid silver dish in the form of a scallop shell sitting on 3 ball feet. Clear hallmarks are visible for the London Assay office with a date mark for 1920 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The maker's mark is also clearly visible for the silver maker Josiah Williams & Co. Originally a butter dish, this could now be used as a trinket or bon bon dish and would be a lovely silver wedding anniversary gift.

 

Condition: In great antique condition with only some light scratching.

 

Hallmarks: London 1920 Josiah Williams & Co.

 

Measurements:

Height: 2.5 cm Width: 10.3 cm Depth: (from handle to tip of shell): 12.7 cm approx. Weight: 60 grams

 

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

Stock code: 42777

 

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.3cm (4.06")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Shell Dish to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1172194
Dealers Internal Reference
42777
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Description
A charming antique solid silver dish in the form of a scallop shell sitting on 3 ball feet.
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Clear hallmarks are visible for the London Assay office with a date mark for 1920 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver.
Woodbridge Antiques

The maker's mark is also clearly visible for the silver maker Josiah Williams & Co. Originally a butter dish, this could now be used as a trinket or bon bon dish and would be a lovely silver wedding anniversary gift.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet.
fig 1. Antique Silver Shell Dish Hallmarked London 1920

 

Condition: In great antique condition with only some light scratching.

 

Hallmarks: London 1920 Josiah Williams & Co.

 

Measurements:

Height: 2.5 cm Width: 10.3 cm Depth: (from handle to tip of shell): 12.7 cm approx. Weight: 60 grams

 

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

Stock code: 42777

 

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10.3cm (4.06")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Shell Dish to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172194
Dealers Internal Ref
42777
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Shell Dish Hallmarked London 1920

Archive II An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet. View III
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Woodbridge Antiques

Woodbridge Antiques
Telephone 01394 387 210
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Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
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An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet.
Antique silver shell dish hallmarked London 1920
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An antique sterling silver shell-shaped dish featuring fluted ridges and supported by small spherical feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScallop shell shape, Fluted ridges, Ball feet, Hinged thumbpiece
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 10.3 cm (4 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Shell motifs have been utilised in British silver design since the Georgian period, gaining popularity through the Victorian and Edwardian eras as decorative tableware and butter dishes.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting, hammering, and detailed chasing to define the fluted ridges.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped into the metal, which include the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver, the town mark (such as the leopards head for London), and the date letter for the specific year.

This item can be placed on a mantelpiece or side table as a standalone decorative accent, or used functionally on a dressing table to hold small items such as rings and cufflinks.

To preserve the metal, clean the piece periodically with a specialised silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive materials, and store it in a dry environment to minimise tarnishing.
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