George Fox Bowls and Baskets

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation/fruit dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver fruit dish has an oval boat shaped form onto an oval pedestal foot. The flared body of this fine Victorian dish is embellished with pierced vertical pales accented with circular motifs. The body is further embellished with fine and impressive applied festoons decoration suspended from oval floral motifs and incorporating a tied leaf festoon bordered vacant cartouche. The upper rim of the dish is embellished with an applied floral motif and festoon decorated borders, incorporating an impressive scrolling handle to either end. The plain oval well of this impressive piece is plain and unembellished. The oval domed pedestal foot is encompassed with further pierced ornamentation with applied festoons. Condition This antique silver fruit dish is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The dish has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. There are some natural fire marks in keeping with age. The applied and pierced decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the anterior surface of the dish are all very clear. Reflection in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Length 24.7cm/9.7" Width 16.5cm/6.5" Length of foot 10.2cm/4" Width of foot 7.4cm/2.9" Height 12cm/4.7" Weight 14.9 troy ounces/464g Read a brief history of antique sterling silver dishes...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English Britannia standard silver porringer; an addition to our silver presentation collection. This exceptional antique Victorian Britannia standard silver porringer and cover has a plain circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of this antique porringer...