What is an antique ornate bowl used for?

These vessels originally served practical dining and display functions, acting as fruit baskets, wine coolers, food warmers and flower holders. Wealthy households placed them on sideboards or dining tables as status symbols and decorative centrepieces. Today, collectors use them in much the same way, displaying them on tables or mantelpieces. They adapt well to holding floral arrangements, potpourri or simply standing alone as sculptural decor.

How do I date a silver plated bowl?

Dating silver plate involves examining maker marks, registration numbers and stylistic clues such as Victorian revival motifs or Edwardian elegance. Manufacturers often stamped their initials or specific trade marks onto the base. Heavier cast mounts and deep repoussé work usually point to the nineteenth century, while lighter, cleaner lines often indicate the early twentieth century. Comparing the style to known historical periods helps narrow the decade of manufacture.

What is the difference between a tazza and a jardiniere?

A tazza is an elevated shallow bowl on a central foot, designed primarily for display or serving small food items like fruit or sweets. Its silhouette emphasises the pedestal and the decorative rim. A jardiniere is a decorative container designed specifically to hold potted plants or cut flowers. These are generally deeper than tazzas and frequently feature waterproof liners or heavy metal construction to handle soil and moisture.

How do I care for antique brass and bronze?

Caring for antique brass and bronze requires minimal intervention to preserve the natural patina built up over decades or centuries. Dusting with a soft, dry cloth prevents grime accumulation without stripping the surface. Harsh chemical polishes should be avoided because they remove desirable historical ageing and can damage delicate chased or repoussé details. Professional advice is recommended if a piece requires deep cleaning.

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An antique ornate bowl brings heavy Victorian silver, French gilt bronze and brass repoussé straight to the table or centrepiece position.

Quality Antique Victorian Royal Worcester Flower Holder

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Royal Worcester Flower Holder

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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ceramics

An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Table Centre Piece or Tazza, Highly Decorative.

19th century

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An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Table Centre Piece or Tazza, Highly Decorative.

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£595

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Large Antique Polish Solid Silver Pierced Respousse Bread Basket / Bowl

19th century

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Large Antique Polish Solid Silver Pierced Respousse Bread Basket / Bowl

From Bushells Antiques

£925

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silver

Art Nouveau Bowl Which Would Suit a Variety of Purposes.

19th century

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Art Nouveau Bowl Which Would Suit a Variety of Purposes.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£125

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metal

19th century

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19th Century Carved Oak Liege Bowl

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£595

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miscellaneous

Victorian Cranberry Preserve Dish with Silver Gilt Basket.

19th century

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Victorian Cranberry Preserve Dish with Silver Gilt Basket.

From CJ Antiques

£125

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glass

Gioielleria Agliardi Cassino Silver 800 Food Warmer Chafing or Serving Dish

1900 - 1920

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Gioielleria Agliardi Cassino Silver 800 Food Warmer Chafing or Serving Dish

From Bushells Antiques

£1,425

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Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles

19th century

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Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles

From Elmgarden

£350

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Antique French Ormolu Tazza with Limoges Enamel Plaque 19th C

19th century

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Antique French Ormolu Tazza with Limoges Enamel Plaque 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,250

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Antique Decorative Jardiniere, Italian, Bronze, Platter, Serving Bowl, Victorian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Decorative Jardiniere, Italian, Bronze, Platter, Serving Bowl, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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Listings here span the 19th Century, Victorian, Edwardian and 20th Century periods, incorporating silver plate, sterling silver, brass, glass and marble.

Kershaw Schofield "Still Life" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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Kershaw Schofield "Still Life" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£950

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Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

19th century

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Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

From Hatchwell Antiques

£540

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Large Oil on Canvas by Scottish Artist Sir George Reid P.r.s.a.

19th century

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Large Oil on Canvas by Scottish Artist Sir George Reid P.r.s.a.

From Jane Short Antiques

£2,750

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Early 20thc Large Whiting Co. Solid Sterling Silver King Edward Pattern Berry Spoon with Scallop Shell Bowl.

1900 - 1920

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Early 20thc Large Whiting Co. Solid Sterling Silver King Edward Pattern Berry Spoon with Scallop Shell Bowl.

From Serpentine Antiques

£225

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silver

1900 - 1920

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German Silver Wine Taster

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£220

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silver

19th century

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A Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Bowl with Repoussé Floral & Bird Decoration

From Bushells Antiques

£1,950

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Antique Ornate Bowl

Quality Antique Victorian Royal Worcester Flower Holder

An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Table Centre Piece or Tazza, Highly Decorative.

Large Antique Polish Solid Silver Pierced Respousse Bread Basket / Bowl

Art Nouveau Bowl Which Would Suit a Variety of Purposes.

19th Century Carved Oak Liege Bowl

Victorian Cranberry Preserve Dish with Silver Gilt Basket.

Gioielleria Agliardi Cassino Silver 800 Food Warmer Chafing or Serving Dish

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles

Antique French Ormolu Tazza with Limoges Enamel Plaque 19th C

Antique Decorative Jardiniere, Italian, Bronze, Platter, Serving Bowl, Victorian

Kershaw Schofield "Still Life" Oil Painting

Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

Large Oil on Canvas by Scottish Artist Sir George Reid P.r.s.a.

Early 20thc Large Whiting Co. Solid Sterling Silver King Edward Pattern Berry Spoon with Scallop Shell Bowl.

German Silver Wine Taster

A Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Bowl with Repoussé Floral & Bird Decoration

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