What were art deco silver dishes used for?

These vessels served diverse domestic functions at dining tables, dressing tables, and reception rooms. They held everything from butter, bonbons, and caviar to trinkets, stamps, and ashes. Larger versions accommodated entrees and fruit, while smaller dishes functioned as desk accessories or ashtrays during formal gatherings.

How do I care for silver and glass dishes?

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with appropriate silver polish, avoiding abrasive cloths that can damage delicate plated surfaces or enamel work. Glass liners should be washed separately in warm soapy water. When storing or displaying the items, keep them away from direct sunlight and damp environments to preserve both the metal and any organic inserts like tortoiseshell.

How can I tell sterling silver from silver plate?

Sterling silver items generally bear official hallmarks indicating the silver standard, such as a lion passant for British pieces, along with maker marks and date letters. These pieces are solid metal throughout. Silver-plated items utilise a base metal like pewter or copper coated in a thin layer of silver, and their stamps typically denote the manufacturing company rather than metal purity.

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An art deco silver dish brings geometric clarity and functional elegance to a table, combining polished metal with contrasting glass or enamel inserts.

Hexagonal Art Deco Silver Plated Dish by John Collyer Birmingham C.1920

1900 - 1920

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Exquisite Silver and Tortoiseshell Lidded Box - 1927

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Exquisite Silver and Tortoiseshell Lidded Box - 1927

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