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Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf
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Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf

1920 - 1940
Description

A Small Very Realistic Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf marked David Ferreira Porto Portugal Circa 1938. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

1900 to 1940 Portugal

Very good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Silver Leaf Trinket Dish to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA631163
Dealers Internal Reference
2036
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Description
A Small Very Realistic Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf marked David Ferreira Porto Portugal Circa 1938. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

1900 to 1940 Portugal

Very good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Silver Leaf Trinket Dish to the 1940s.

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631163
Dealers Internal Ref
2036
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges.
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Archive I A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges.

Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf

Archive II A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View II
Archive III A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View III
Archive IV A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View IV
Archive V A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View V
Archive VI A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View VI
Archive VII A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges.
Silver Dish in the Shape of a Leaf
Ref: SA631163
A metallic silver leaf-shaped dish featuring detailed surface veining and curled naturalistic edges.
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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Silver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLeaf veining, Curled edges, Stem base
  • SizeH 3.8 cm (1 in) x W 8.9 cm (4 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This silver dish takes the form of a leaf, dating from the 1940 Victorian style period. The small decorative dish is made from silver plate with a polished metallic silver finish that shows dark tarnish spots across the surface. Detailed leaf veining covers the interior basin, complemented by curled naturalistic edges and a distinct stem base at the lower point. The object stands 3.8 cm high, measures 8.9 cm wide, and extends 14 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this piece serves as a decorative dish within an English Country House interior setting. The interior walls of the bowl reveal irregular hammering marks and naturalistic undulations resembling real foliage. The upward-curving sides create a shallow vessel suitable for holding small trinkets or keys. The overall construction replicates organic botanical forms through raised metalwork and a textured base.

FAQs

Historically, leaf-shaped silver dishes served as butter dishes, card receivers, or small serving trays for nuts and sweetmeats during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These items were typically cast or repousse-hammered from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring chased veining details and hand-formed upturned edges to mimic natural foliage.

Authentic pieces usually display stamped maker marks, hallmarks indicating silver purity, or maker initials, along with natural surface oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

Place a silver leaf dish on a hallway console table or dressing table as a refined container for keys, jewellery, or small everyday items.

Clean gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleaners that could strip the surface finish.
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