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Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Bonbon Dish, Birmingham 1896
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Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Bonbon Dish, Birmingham 1896

19th century
Sold 2 June 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This delightful Victorian silver bonbon dish is dated Birmingham 1896. The heart-shaped body embossed with foliate scrolls

Hallmarks:

JMB for John Millward Banks.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "w" for 1896.

Condition:

Very good.

No dings, no dents.

Legible set of hallmarks.

Dimension and Weight:

Length: 9.5cm - 3.4 inches.

Width: 7.5cm - 3 inches.

Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage UK: £5 Recorded delivery.

Postage overseas: £7 Standard parcel.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Bonbon Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1087254
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT87
Description
This delightful Victorian silver bonbon dish is dated Birmingham 1896. The heart-shaped body embossed with foliate scrolls

Hallmarks:

JMB for John Millward Banks.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "w" for 1896.

fig 1. An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Bonbon Dish, Birmingham 1896

Condition:

Very good.

No dings, no dents.

Legible set of hallmarks.

Dimension and Weight:

Length: 9.5cm - 3.4 inches.

Width: 7.5cm - 3 inches.

Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage UK: £5 Recorded delivery.

Postage overseas: £7 Standard parcel.

fig 2. An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Bonbon Dish, Birmingham 1896

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Bonbon Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087254
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Bonbon Dish, Birmingham 1896

Archive II An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre. View II
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre.
VICTORIAN SILVER HEART-SHAPED BONBON DISH, BIRMINGHAM 1896
Ref: SA1087254
An ornate heart-shaped silver bonbon dish featuring intricate pierced fretwork and a polished centre.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBonbon Dish
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Scrollwork, Heart shape, Repousse border
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Bonbon dishes became widely popular during the Victorian era as dining habits shifted to include elaborate dessert courses and confectionery presentations, often featuring intricate pierced work and repousse decoration.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as piercing, stamping, repousse, and chasing to create ornate openwork patterns and decorative borders.

Authenticity is verified by examining the official hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office, and a date letter.

This piece can be displayed on a sideboard or coffee table as a decorative catch-all tray, adding a touch of metallic texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish designed to preserve the patina, avoiding harsh abrasives and storing in a tarnish-resistant environment.
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