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A Delightful Set of Seven Carved Horn Bowls with Silver Mounts
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A Delightful Set of Seven Carved Horn Bowls with Silver Mounts

1900 - 1920
Description

A stunning set of seven sweetmeat bowls carved from horn each with silver mounts would grace any dining table.The large one is 20 cm wide 9.5 deep and 5 cm high5

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Silver Mounted Horn Bowls to the Edwardian era.

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SA1197384
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A stunning set of seven sweetmeat bowls carved from horn each with silver mounts would grace any dining table.The large one is 20 cm wide 9.5 deep and 5 cm high5
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Silver Mounted Horn Bowls to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197384
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A set of seven oval amber-toned horn bowls featuring carved floral silver mounts at each end.
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Archive I A set of seven oval amber-toned horn bowls featuring carved floral silver mounts at each end.

A Delightful Set of Seven Carved Horn Bowls with Silver Mounts

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A set of seven oval amber-toned horn bowls featuring carved floral silver mounts at each end.
A delightful set of seven carved horn bowls with silver mounts
Ref: SA1197384
A set of seven oval amber-toned horn bowls featuring carved floral silver mounts at each end.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver
  • ColourHoney Amber
  • MotifsCarved floral silver mounts, Translucent horn, Oval form
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian set comprises seven sweetmeat bowls formed from translucent horn, featuring a honey amber colour palette with natural darker streaks running through the material. Each oval bowl is fitted with detailed floral silver mounts at the ends, displaying intricate carved decoration against the smooth polished surfaces. The collection includes one large central vessel and six matching smaller side dishes, arranged here in a decorative circular display on a round white marble-topped table. Measuring 5 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep for the principal piece, the set is practical for modern dining or display. Today, these decorative horn bowls provide an elegant addition to a gentleman's library or dining room. They suit placement on a sideboard top or as table service for nuts, sweets, or small items, bringing traditional Edwardian style into the home. The contrasting metallic silver mounts and warm amber tones coordinate with various interior settings, offering a functional antique accessory for everyday use or special occasions.

FAQs

Silver-mounted horn bowls were popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as refined tableware items. Smaller bowls often served as salt cellars, condiment dishes, or pin trays, while larger central bowls held sweetmeats or nuts during formal dining.

Artisans heated and pressed natural horn into shape, polishing it to highlight its natural translucency and tone variations. Detailed sterling or silver-plated mounts were sculpted and fitted to the edges or terminals to protect the organic material and add decorative embellishment.

Authentic horn displays unique natural grain patterns, variable translucency, and subtle surface irregularities when viewed under light. Synthetic materials tend to have uniform colouring and lack the biological structural lines visible in genuine horn.

These pieces can be arranged on a dining sideboard, dressed on a study desk for small stationery items, or arranged across a tray on a coffee table. Their rich amber tones add depth to dark wood furniture or stone surface settings.

Horn should be kept away from extreme heat and moisture to prevent warping or cracking, and should never be submerged in water. Clean the horn gently with a dry microfiber cloth and polish the silver mounts carefully using a specialized silver cloth without touching the horn surface with harsh chemicals.
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