Edwardian Sterling Silver Bowl 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bowl - 1901
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233363
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBowls & Dishes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
ColourSilver
MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Gilt interior, Pedestal base, British hallmarks

This Edwardian sterling silver bowl dates from the 1900 period in an English Country House style. The round vessel stands upon a slightly raised circular pedestal base and contains a gilt interior. Exterior decoration consists of embossed repousse scrollwork around the body, accompanied by stamped British hallmarks near the top rim. The silver surface reflects light with a bright finish while the interior shows a warm gold tone. Practical applications for this piece include display on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space for decorative storage or ornamental use. Measurements are 7.6 cms in height and 10.4 cms in diameter, with a total weight of 4.2 troy ounces or 131 grams. Marston & Bayliss manufactured the item in Birmingham in the year 1901.

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Edwardian sterling silver, crafted between 1901 and 1910, often features elaborate classical motifs, floral scrollwork, and delicate repousse decoration. Designs from this era typically exhibit light, elegant proportions influenced by Neo-Classical and Rococo revival movements.

These vessels were forged from 925 standard sterling silver, shaped through raised metalwork techniques, and finished with hand-chasing or embossing. Interior surfaces were frequently gilded with a thin layer of gold wash, known as silver-gilt or vermeil, to protect the metal from acidic foods.

Authentic British silver features a series of stamped hallmarks: a lion passant indicating sterling silver purity, an assay office symbol such as an anchor for Birmingham, a specific date letter representing 1901, and a makers mark consisting of initials.

An antique silver bowl functions effectively as a decorative accent on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf. It can serve as a functional catch-all tray in an entryway or be displayed as part of a curated dining table vignette.

Clean silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish, taking care to avoid over-polishing raised details. The gilt interior requires gentle washing with mild soap and warm water only, as abrasive chemical polishes can wear away the thin gold layer.

S & A Marsh

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bowl - 1901