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Unusual Antique English Figural Dish by William Padley C.1890
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Unusual Antique English Figural Dish by William Padley C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
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A really unusual late Victorian silver plated dish formed by two hands cupped together. I am not sure if this dish was for a particular use, such as for visiting cards.

The handle is of naturalistic form with grapevine decoration. The underside of each hand is struck with the retailer's mark ( Pearce of Leeds and Huddersfield). The silversmith's makers mark is also present for the well renowned Sheffield maker of William Padley.

Excellent condition, measuring 8" x 5 1/2" x 4" tall to top of handle.

Item ID:39107

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Figural Dish to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 04090171
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Retailer stamp on the base: Pearce of Leeds and Huddersfield, operating late 19th century.
Cast grapevine handle: detailed naturalistic modelling typical of late Victorian electroplate.
Formed sheet metal cupped palms: pressed construction method common to late Victorian novelties.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA441453
Dealers Internal Reference
39107
Description
A really unusual late Victorian silver plated dish formed by two hands cupped together. I am not sure if this dish was for a particular use, such as for visiting cards.

The handle is of naturalistic form with grapevine decoration. The underside of each hand is struck with the retailer's mark ( Pearce of Leeds and Huddersfield).

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The silversmith's makers mark is also present for the well renowned Sheffield maker of William Padley.
Puckerings

Excellent condition, measuring 8" x 5 1/2" x 4" tall to top of handle.

Item ID:39107

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Figural Dish to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 04090171
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Retailer stamp on the base: Pearce of Leeds and Huddersfield, operating late 19th century.
Cast grapevine handle: detailed naturalistic modelling typical of late Victorian electroplate.
Formed sheet metal cupped palms: pressed construction method common to late Victorian novelties.

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.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA441453
Dealers Internal Ref
39107
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A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end.
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Archive I A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end.

Unusual Antique English Figural Dish by William Padley C.1890

Archive II A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end. View II
Archive III A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end. View III
Archive IV A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end. View IV
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A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end.
Unusual Antique English Figural Dish by William Padley c.1890
Ref: SA441453
A polished silver antique dish shaped like two cupped human hands with a textured botanical vine handle attached at the wrist end.
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  • ObjectTrinket Dish
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Silver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCupped hands form, Botanical vine handle, Naturalistic leaves
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This unusual late Victorian trinket dish takes the form of two cupped human hands joined at the wrist, finished with a silver plated surface that reflects the light. The naturalistic handle is decorated with a botanical vine motif, and the piece carries the silversmith's marks for William Padley alongside retailer marks for Pearce of Leeds and Huddersfield on the underside. Measuring 10 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the item rests flat on its base. Practical for holding visiting cards or small personal items, this dish sits easily on a sideboard top or entry table in a hallway. The reflective silver finish complements traditional and eclectic interiors, while the figural hand design provides a tactile quality for everyday use. Placed near an entrance or in a living room, it offers a functional surface for everyday storage.

FAQs

During the late Victorian period, silver and electroplated novelties featuring naturalistic and figural motifs, such as cupped hands or botanical elements, became fashionable decorative accessories for receiving calling cards or displaying small items.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver or silver-plated base metals like electroplated nickel silver, casting fine details into molds prior to hand-finishing and polishing.

Authentic late Victorian silver pieces feature stamped makers marks, city hallmarks, or electroplate registration numbers, along with crisp detail in cast motifs such as hands or botanical handles.

This decorative silver dish functions well on an entryway sideboard as a catchall tray, on a dressing table to store jewellery, or styled atop coffee table books to add metallic texture.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dip solutions that can strip original oxidisation or thin electroplated layers.
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