Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The bowl is made from a very good gauge of silver and, whilst difficult to convey through photos, when held in hand, it has a very heavy and reassuring feel of quality wrought silver of the 18th century.
The piercing has been hand-finished and is a testament to its fine craftsmanship and labourious efforts that would have gone into making a single piece. The top section features a beautiful quatrefoil-like design with borders of multiple heights.
The interior of the bowl is gilded and remains in a light antique lemon gilt tone.
Such bowls were originally intended as pipe lighters/braziers/stoves in the 18th century, before matches were invented. Hot embers would be brought and placed within to allow pipe smokers to light their tobacco. However, owing to its versatile size and design, we believe it has further potential even in the modern day with some creativity.
Whether it be to hold some confectionery, nuts, berries or perhaps taking inspiration from its roots and as an opulent ashtray, this bowl would grace an interior setting and elevate its ambience.
18th-century Dutch hallmarks are present with the town assay mark for Amsterdam. Some of the marks are rubbed.
Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.
Size
Size (cm) D:13cm H:7cm
Size (inches) D:5.11 H:2.75
Weight: 277 grams (8.90 Troy oz) total.
Condition
Great Condition - The bowl is in good antique condition with no major issues or damage. Some surface wear commensurate with age, the feet have been knocked inwards slightly and some of the piercing has fine hairlines as shown in the images.
We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.
Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
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Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Dutch Solid Silver Bowl Pipe Lighter/brazier - Amsterdam 18th C.
