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Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972
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Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972

Later than 1960
Sold 31 May 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This stunning silver mounted mazer bowl was made in Birmingham in 1972 by the renowned Joseph Gloster. Of circular form, the inner bowl lined with silver. The rim with decorative pinched decorations. The raised girdle engraved with geometric patterns, the turned maple bowl raised on a narrow pedestal foot.

* Mazer are shallow bowls without handles, used to be popular for royal and noble households as drinking vessels in medieval times. Although “mazer” stands for “maple wood”, they were made of various woods, and often decorated with rims of precious metals.

Hallmarks:

J.G Ltd for Joseph Gloster Ltd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "X" for 1972.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 12cm / 5 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings or dents.

Good set of marks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mazer Bowl to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA948670
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC88
Description
This stunning silver mounted mazer bowl was made in Birmingham in 1972 by the renowned Joseph Gloster. Of circular form, the inner bowl lined with silver. The rim with decorative pinched decorations.
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The raised girdle engraved with geometric patterns, the turned maple bowl raised on a narrow pedestal foot.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns.
fig 1. Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972

Mazer are shallow bowls without handles, used to be popular for royal and noble households as drinking vessels in medieval times. Although “mazer” stands for “maple wood”, they were made of various woods, and often decorated with rims of precious metals.

fig 2. A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns.
fig 2. Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972

Hallmarks:

J.G Ltd for Joseph Gloster Ltd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "X" for 1972.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 12cm / 5 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings or dents.

fig 3. A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns.
fig 3. Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972

Good set of marks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mazer Bowl to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA948670
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Arts & Craft Style Mazer Bowl by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1972

Archive II A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns. View II
Archive III A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns. View III
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Archive V A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns. View V
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A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns.
RARE ARTS & CRAFT STYLE MAZER BOWL BY JOSEPH GLOSTER, BIRMINGHAM 1972
Ref: SA948670
A round wooden bowl featuring a wide, polished silver rim decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • PeriodLater than 1960
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialWood, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver and Warm Brown
  • MotifsScalloped silver rim, Repousse floral border, Geometric engraved pattern, Turned wooden body
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A mazer bowl is a traditional drinking vessel or communal drinking cup typically crafted from hard wood such as maple or burl, frequently featuring a precious metal rim, band, or foot. Historically originating in medieval Europe, these bowls were used in feasts and held significant social status before evolving into decorative art objects in later centuries.

Authentic mazer bowls are traditionally turned from dense, figured woods such as maple, boxwood, or walnut to ensure durability and water resistance. They are typically fitted with a cast, spun, or hand-hammered metal mountusually sterling silver or lattensecured by pins or a tight friction fit around the wooden body.

Authenticity is primarily verified through official hallmarks stamped into the metal rim or mount, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and date of manufacture. Additionally, inspection of the wood grain, tool marks from the turning process, and the patination of both the metal and wood help determine the age and craftsmanship.

A mazer bowl can be displayed as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open bookshelf, where its contrasting textures of warm wood and polished silver can be appreciated. It pairs well with both traditional dark wood furniture and minimalist modern surfaces to add historical depth and tactile interest to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent the wood from warping or cracking. The silver mount should be cleaned periodically using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to avoid getting polish on the exposed wooden surfaces.
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