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Very Fine Antique Middle Eastern Silver Inlaid Patinated Copper Dish, Likely Persian or Syrian
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for sale €117     $127
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Very Fine Antique Middle Eastern Silver Inlaid Patinated Copper Dish, Likely Persian or Syrian

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hough & Son
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Antique Middle Eastern patinated copper dish, profusely decorated with silver inlay. Likely Persian (Iranian) or Syrian in origin. Late 19thC or early 19thC in date. Apparently unsigned. Measures approx. 25cms in diameter. In excellent, antique condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Inlaid Copper Dish to the 1900s.

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SA1210691
Description
Antique Middle Eastern patinated copper dish, profusely decorated with silver inlay. Likely Persian (Iranian) or Syrian in origin. Late 19thC or early 19thC in date. Apparently unsigned. Measures approx. 25cms in diameter. In excellent, antique condition.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Inlaid Copper Dish to the 1900s.

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SA1210691
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A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim.
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Archive I A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim.

Very Fine Antique Middle Eastern Silver Inlaid Patinated Copper Dish, Likely Persian or Syrian

Archive II A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim. View II
Archive III A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim. View III
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Archive X A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim. View X
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Archive XII A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim. View XII
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Surrey
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A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim.
Very Fine Antique Middle Eastern Silver Inlaid Patinated Copper Dish, likely Persian or Syrian
Ref: SA1210691
A circular dark patinated copper dish featuring intricate silver inlaid arabesque scrolls and a scalloped rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Plates & Dishes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIslamic Metalwork
  • MaterialPatinated Copper, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown, Silver
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Silver inlay, Arabesque scrolls, Foliage motifs
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This antique decorative plate belongs to the Islamic Metalwork style of the 1900 period. Formed from dark brown patinated copper with silver inlay, the circular dish exhibits a scalloped rim, intricate arabesque scrolls, and foliage motifs. The surface displays fine hand-worked metal details and subtle tonal variations across the dark patinated ground and bright silver elements. Measuring 25 cm in diameter with a 2 cm depth, the piece makes a striking accent when displayed flat on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library. It brings traditional craftsmanship and rich metallic texture to interior settings as a decorative dish or centrepiece.

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Silver-inlaid metalwork developed extensively across Persia, Syria, and Egypt from the medieval Islamic period through to the 19th-century Qajar and Mamluk Revival eras. Metalworkers undercut channel lines into dense base metals such as copper or brass to hammer fine silver wire into intricate calligraphic or arabesque geometric patterns.

These dishes typically consist of a hand-hammered copper or brass base that is chemically patinated or darkened to create a deep contrast. Pure silver wire or sheet is carefully inlaid into chiseled grooves across the surface before the entire piece is hand-finished.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-hammering marks on the reverse, hand-tooled silver inlay flush with the surface, and natural oxidisation within the deep relief areas. Mass-produced modern reproductions generally show machine marks, shallower engraving, and light electroplated finishes rather than genuine inlaid wire.

Position the dish upright on a brass display stand on a sideboard, display cabinet, or mantelpiece to highlight the reflective metallic contrast. Alternatively, mount it securely on a feature wall or place it centrally on an accent table as a decorative focal point.

Dust regularly using a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners or silver polishes that can strip the dark patination of the copper base. To preserve the surface finish, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax and buff gently.
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