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Antique Silver Bonbon Dish
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

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Antique Silver Bonbon Dish

1920 - 1940
Description

A good example of an ornate pierced bonbon dish with a wavy rim. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 80g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1932 and the maker William Adams.

It is in very good condition for its age. There are no major damages. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Bonbon Dish to the 1930s.

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SA1204316
Description
A good example of an ornate pierced bonbon dish with a wavy rim. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 80g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1932 and the maker William Adams.

It is in very good condition for its age. There are no major damages. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Bonbon Dish to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204316
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet.
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Archive I A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet.

Antique Silver Bonbon Dish

Archive II A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet. View II
Archive III A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet. View III
Archive IV A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet. View IV
Archive V A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet. View V
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07800 561 203 or 01364 654 648
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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet.
Antique Silver Bonbon Dish
Ref: SA1204316
A small round silver bonbon dish featuring elaborate openwork pierced scroll motifs, a wavy scalloped rim, and ball feet.
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A bonbon dish, or sweetmeat dish, is a small decorative vessel historically designed for serving sweets, candied fruits, or nuts during formal dining or tea service in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These dishes were typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring techniques such as pierced fretwork, embossing, repousse decoration, and cast scroll borders.

Authentic pieces usually feature official silver hallmarks or makers marks, visible construction seams, precise hand-cut fretwork, and natural signs of minor wear or oxidisation consistent with age.

Small silver dishes function effectively on coffee tables, bedside tables, or sideboards as containers for jewellery, keys, or small personal items, adding metallic contrast to modern decor.

Wash gently with warm water and mild soap, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth, and apply a specialised silver polish occasionally to remove tarnish while preserving detailed metalwork.
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