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Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Birmingham 1889 H Bros Gilt Swag 106.3g
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Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Birmingham 1889 H Bros Gilt Swag 106.3g

19th century
Description

An elegant antique Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl, hallmarked for Birmingham 1889 with the maker’s mark H.Bros.

The bowl features attractive swag decoration and a gilt interior, which provides a warm contrast to the silver exterior. A lovely example of late Victorian silver for a collection, period table setting or special gift.

Details:

• Material: Sterling silver (.925)

• Interior: Gilt

• Maker’s mark: H.Bros

• Assay office: Birmingham

• Hallmark date: 1889

• Decoration: Swag design

• Width across the top: 12 cm

• Height: 6 cm

• Weight: 106.3 grams

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Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated this Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09702218
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 137 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date letter p for Birmingham: fixes the year to 1889.
Queen Victoria duty mark: struck before the duty on silver ended in 1890.
H.Bros maker's mark: stamps the piece to a registered late Victorian workshop.
Hand-cut script monogram on the base: lettering typical of the late 19th century.
Gilding inside the bowl: a period finish applied to protect against tarnishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243174
Description
An elegant antique Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl, hallmarked for Birmingham 1889 with the maker’s mark H.Bros.
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The bowl features attractive swag decoration and a gilt interior, which provides a warm contrast to the silver exterior.
Quality Antiques and Vintage

A lovely example of late Victorian silver for a collection, period table setting or special gift.

fig 1. A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior.
fig 1. Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Birmingham 1889 H Bros Gilt Swag 106.3g

Details:

• Material: Sterling silver (.925)

• Interior: Gilt

• Maker’s mark: H.Bros

• Assay office: Birmingham

• Hallmark date: 1889

• Decoration: Swag design

• Width across the top: 12 cm

• Height: 6 cm

• Weight: 106.3 grams

We professionally package all our items for safety and provide Free UK Postage with Tracking **

Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated this Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09702218
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 137 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date letter p for Birmingham: fixes the year to 1889.
Queen Victoria duty mark: struck before the duty on silver ended in 1890.
H.Bros maker's mark: stamps the piece to a registered late Victorian workshop.
Hand-cut script monogram on the base: lettering typical of the late 19th century.
Gilding inside the bowl: a period finish applied to protect against tarnishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243174
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Archive I A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior.

Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Birmingham 1889 H Bros Gilt Swag 106.3g

Archive II A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior. View II
Archive III A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior. View IV
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A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior.
Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Birmingham 1889 H Bros Gilt Swag 106.3g
Ref: SA1243174
A late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with a scalloped rim, reeded fluted lower body, and a gold gilt interior.
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  • ObjectSugar Bowl
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsFluted body, Scalloped rim, Engraved rim border, Gilt interior

This Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl dates from 1889, carrying the maker's mark H.Bros and a Birmingham assay office stamp. The round vessel displays a silver exterior and a contrasting gold gilt interior. Vertical reeding flutes run down the lower body, while the upper section incorporates an engraved swag design and ornamental border. The scalloped rim creates a wavy profile around the circular opening. The piece measures 12 cm across the top and stands 6 cm high, weighing 106.3 grams. In a modern home, this sugar bowl functions effectively on a dining table setting, a sideboard top, or within a cabinet collection display. It also suits use during afternoon tea service or as a decorative accent piece in a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Victorian silver tableware produced during the late 19th century frequently incorporates elaborate surface ornamentation, including fluting, reeding, embossing, and scalloped rims. Decorative pieces often feature interior gilding, known as vermeil, to protect the silver substrate from corrosion caused by acidic contents.

Victorian sugar bowls were primarily constructed from sterling silver, which is an alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper for structural strength. The interior surfaces were often washed with a thin layer of gold, creating a gilt or vermeil lining.

Authentic late Victorian silver crafted in Birmingham displays a clear set of British hallmarks. These include the Lion Passant mark for sterling silver, the Anchor town mark for the Birmingham assay office, a specific date letter denoting the year of manufacture, and a makers mark consisting of initials inside a shield.

A Victorian silver sugar bowl functions well as a decorative accent on a dining table, sideboard, or tray. It can also serve as a catchall dish on a dressing table or desk, offering a metallic contrast against modern timber or stone surfaces.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive substances that can strip details. For the interior gilt wash, avoid harsh chemicals or silver cleaners, as the gold layer is delicate and best wiped gently with a soft damp cloth.
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