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Large English Sterling Silver Trefoil Shell Serving Dish 1900 Harrison Brothers & Howson
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Large English Sterling Silver Trefoil Shell Serving Dish 1900 Harrison Brothers & Howson

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 December 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A superb fine quality late Victorian sterling silver trefoil shape serving dish for sweetmeats or nuts etc. Scallop shell formed bowls, two larger and one slightly smaller and a curved reeded handle with bun finial. Hallmarked for Sheffield 1900, maker George Howson (Harrison Brothers & Howson).

A stunning addition to the dining table or as a centrepiece on a sideboard.

It measures 23.5cm (9 1/4") by 24.5cm (9 5/8") wide and 10cm (4") high. It weighs 455g / 14.6ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs and minor handing wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Trefoil Shell Dish to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183643
Dealers Internal Reference
RA1077
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A superb fine quality late Victorian sterling silver trefoil shape serving dish for sweetmeats or nuts etc.
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Scallop shell formed bowls, two larger and one slightly smaller and a curved reeded handle with bun finial.
The Fancy Fox

Hallmarked for Sheffield 1900, maker George Howson (Harrison Brothers & Howson).

fig 1. An overhead shot of a polished sterling silver trefoil serving dish featuring three fluted shell compartments joined by a central looped handle.
fig 1. Large English Sterling Silver Trefoil Shell Serving Dish 1900 Harrison Brothers & Howson

A stunning addition to the dining table or as a centrepiece on a sideboard.

It measures 23.5cm (9 1/4") by 24.5cm (9 5/8") wide and 10cm (4") high. It weighs 455g / 14.6ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs and minor handing wear.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Trefoil Shell Dish to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183643
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1077
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I An overhead shot of a polished sterling silver trefoil serving dish featuring three fluted shell compartments joined by a central looped handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large English Sterling Silver Trefoil Shell Serving Dish 1900 Harrison Brothers & Howson

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An overhead shot of a polished sterling silver trefoil serving dish featuring three fluted shell compartments joined by a central looped handle.
Large English Sterling Silver Trefoil Shell Serving Dish 1900 Harrison Brothers & Howson
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Dishes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScallop shell fluting, Trefoil configuration, Central looped handle, Scalloped rim
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Shell motifs have been utilised in decorative arts and silverware since the Renaissance and Baroque periods, gaining renewed popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras for serving sweetmeats, nuts, or small appetisers.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver, often formed using traditional silversmithing techniques such as stamping, repousse, or casting, finished with a central handle.

Authenticity is determined by examining official hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver, a date letter, and an assay office mark.

It can be utilised as a functional centrepiece on a dining table, placed on a coffee table as a catch-all tray, or displayed on a sideboard to add metallic contrast and classic elegance to contemporary spaces.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnish, and stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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