What is Austro-Hungarian silver?

Austro-Hungarian silver refers to silverware produced within the Austro-Hungarian Empire between 1867 and 1918, characterised by distinct hallmark standards such as official imperial purity marks.

What materials were used to construct 19th-century silver bowls?

These pieces were typically crafted from solid silver alloys, often 800 or 900 parts per thousand purity, shaped using traditional silversmithing techniques like raised hammering, repousse, and fluting.

How do you identify authentic Austro-Hungarian silver?

Authenticity can be verified through hallmark inspections, specifically looking for maker marks alongside official control stamps, such as the Diana head mark indicating silver fineness.

How can an antique silver bowl be styled in a modern interior?

An antique silver bowl serves as a metallic accent on a dining table, sideboard top, or coffee table, whether displayed unadorned to highlight its form or used to hold objects.

How should antique solid silver be cleaned and preserved?

Preserve antique silver by polishing gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals, and storing in low-humidity environments to minimise tarnish.

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Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

Name: Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219856
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this splendid, solid silver bowl c.1880 during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Featuring an understated yet elegant form, this bowl is complimentary to many settings, whether it be as a display centrepiece or as a practical piece of silverware to serve your favourite treats.

The bowl presents a mirror finish and unembellished surface, yet its design is far from elementary. It has been raised and sculpted in a wonderful flared shape, almost flower-like and reminiscent of a Tudor rose.

The flared shape allows for a generous holding of fruit, sweets or even flowers as the raised foot presents the bowl with confidence.

Overall, a lovely piece of Austro-Hungarian silverware perfect for versatility and practical use even in the modern day.

The bowl is marked with Austro-Hungarian hallmarks on the rim of the base of the foot.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

Size

Size (cm) W:21.5 H:10cm

Size (inches) H:8.46 W:3.93

Weight: 275.5 grams (8.85 Troy oz) total.

Condition

Great Condition - The bowl is in great antique condition with no damage/issues. Some minor surface wear commensurate with age.

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.

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this Austro Hungarian Silver Bowl to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1219856

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Description

We are delighted to offer this splendid, solid silver bowl c.1880 during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Featuring an understated yet elegant form, this bowl is complimentary to many settings, whether it be as a display centrepiece or as a practical piece of silverware to serve your favourite treats.

Artisan Antiques

fig 1. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

The bowl presents a mirror finish and unembellished surface, yet its design is far from elementary. It has been raised and sculpted in a wonderful flared shape, almost flower-like and reminiscent of a Tudor rose.

fig 2. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 2. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

The flared shape allows for a generous holding of fruit, sweets or even flowers as the raised foot presents the bowl with confidence.

Overall, a lovely piece of Austro-Hungarian silverware perfect for versatility and practical use even in the modern day.

fig 3. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 3. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

The bowl is marked with Austro-Hungarian hallmarks on the rim of the base of the foot.

Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

Size

fig 4. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 4. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

Size (cm) W:21.5 H:10cm

Size (inches) H:8.46 W:3.93

Weight: 275.5 grams (8.85 Troy oz) total.

Condition

Great Condition - The bowl is in great antique condition with no damage/issues. Some minor surface wear commensurate with age.

fig 5. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 5. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

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.

fig 6. An antique Austro-Hungarian solid silver bowl featuring a flared, scalloped rim reminiscent of a floral blossom with a polished reflective finish. — fig 6. Antique Solid Silver Bowl Flared/floral Design - Austro Hungarian C.1880

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.