Silver Pierced Shell Dish 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Silver Pierced Shell Dish, Hallmarked Sheffield 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA993545
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An antique sterling silver dish shaped like a scallop shell featuring intricate pierced lattice work and engraved details, hallmarked in Sheffield 1900.

19th Century Silver Pierced Shell Dish, hallmarked Sheffield 1900

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A silver shell dish is a small decorative vessel modelled after a scallop shell, historically used on dining tables to serve butter, bonbons, or sweetmeats.

Late 19th-century silversmiths created pierced silver items using hand-punching, fretwork sawing, or fly-press stamping techniques, often followed by hand-chasing and engraving.

Authentic pieces carry a full set of British hallmarks, including the crown mark for the Sheffield assay office, the lion passant for sterling silver, and the specific date letter corresponding to the year 1900.

A silver shell dish can be placed on a console table, sideboard, or desk as a functional trinket dish or catch-all tray for small items.

Maintain sterling silver by wiping it with a soft cotton cloth and applying a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish when tarnish appears, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.

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19th Century Silver Pierced Shell Dish, Hallmarked Sheffield 1900

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