Antique Silver Pierced Bowl 1920 - 1940

Name: Silver Footed Bowl
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA783308
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Pierced silver dishes became prominent in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, often serving as decorative centrepieces for fruit, sweetmeats, or bread. The technique of fretwork cutting allowed silversmiths to showcase intricate craftsmanship while reducing the overall weight of precious metal.

Silversmiths created pierced metalwork using specialised hand saws and chisels to cut filigree and scrollwork designs directly into sheet silver. Decorative borders, such as cast grapevine and foliage motifs, were frequently hand-chased and soldered to the rim for structural stability.

Authentic pieces feature official hallmarking stamps, which typically include a purity mark such as the lion passant for British sterling silver, an assay office stamp, a date letter, and a makers mark. Inspecting the hand-cut piercings under magnification will also reveal slight tool variations, distinguishing antique work from modern machine stamping.

Style the bowl as a central accent on a dining table, sideboard, or coffee table to introduce reflective metallic contrast against natural materials like wood or marble. It functions effectively either empty as a sculptural statement or filled with fruit, decorative objects, or botanicals.

Clean silver periodically using a soft cloth and a gentle silver polish formulated specifically for antique metals to prevent excessive tarnish build-up. Avoid harsh chemical dips, and use a soft-bristled brush to gently clear residual polish from detailed pierced fretwork and chased leaves.

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Silver Footed Bowl