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Silver Bowls For Sale
Arts and Crafts Winchester Bushel Bowl in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Winchester Bushel Bowl
Additional Information:
Hallmarked: Made by P Ltd in Birmingham in 1968.
Silver weight: 198g
Size: 10.3cm diameter. 12.6cm wid...
Category
20th Century British Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon/Nut Dish by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, 1917
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this bowl has beautiful openwork and a patterned border.
It stands on a round pedestal foot.
The body is pierced with a lovely openwork pattern interspersed with scroll and flower decoration rising to a rim with further scroll decoration.
Originally intended for wrapped sweets, this beautiful dish could be used for nuts or snacks, for potpourri or simply as a decorative item in its own right.
Hallmarked: Made by James Dixon & Sons Ltd in Cornish Place, Sheffield in 1917.
James Dixon founded his company with partner Thomas Smith around 1806. In the 1820s, Smith withdrew and was replaced by James Dixon's eldest son, followed by his other sons and the James Dixon & Sons name was established. The firm was highly successful and remained in business until the 1980s when it was absorbed into British Silverware...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl by Viner’s Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is an elegant, sterling silver pedestal dish. It is decorated with delicate openwork of flourishing flowers and le...
Category
20th Century British Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Bowl K.Faberge Russian Empire solid 84 Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 440gr
Located in SE
Fine Faberge solid Silver and cut crystal glass Bowl in Empire / Neoclassical style
Measurements: Ø 11.5 cm x 10 cm high. Weight: 440 grams
Hidden in the ornaments Russian Imperi...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Silver
1919 R.K Bowl solid Coin Silver / 148gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Silver Bowl in Neo - Rococo shapes on three carved legs, engraved 30.10 .1919 and monogrammed R. K or K. R
Norwegian hallmarks confirming Silver 830- 925 alloy,marks ...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Renaissance Revival Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Beaded Edge Shallow Footed Bowl 7 3/4" #18881
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver beaded edge shallow footed bowl by Tiffany & Co, pattern #24034.
Beautifully smooth polished design with beaded edge shallow bowl and foot. Does not include Tiffany ...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
1903 Nordic Empire Bowl solid Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 675gr
Located in SE
Fine solid Silver and cut crystal glass Bowl in Empire / Neoclassical style .
Swedish hallmarks confirming solid Silver 830- 925 alloy,maker is C.G Hallberg - a prominent Swedish go...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Salt Cellar by Shaposhnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian salt cellar.
By Sergey Shaposhnikov.
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration throughout.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful piece of Imp...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Russian Imperial-era Silver Alexander III Salt Throne, Sazikov, circa 1880
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of typical Old Russian design this rare and distinctive silver salt cellar in the shape of a throne is from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III. The surface simulates wooden bark, the hinged lid and pierced back decorated with star, heart and zigzag motifs recalling Pan Slavic designs, the base of trompe l’oeil texture, a technique which made Sazikov famous.
2 ¾ x 2 ¾ in. (7 x 7 cm.) height and top of chair back.
Supplier to the Imperial court and founded during the reign of Catherine the Great in the center of Moscow, Sazikov was one of the earliest silver firms in Russia. In the 1820s Sazikov introduced historicism in Russian silver by producing objects with historical motifs or imitating ancient styles. Decades before Fabergé, the firm excelled in the Style Russe...
Category
1880s Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Footed Bowls with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver large oval/apple/heart shaped dishes with monogram.
Monogram appears to be FTJ
A set of 2 beautiful sterling silver large oval apple or heart ...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Silver-Plated 'Cross Bowl' by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful postmodern silver plated 'Cross Bowl"
Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell.
Model no. 3411.
Together with its original box and paperwork insert.
Swid Powell was ...
Category
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Lot of Two Silver Pieces: Marked Silver Cup and Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Located in New York, NY
Lot of Two Silver Pieces: Marked Silver Cup and Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Elevate your serveware collection with this two-piece silver offering, featuring a marked silver cup and ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Era Sterling Bowl with Shell Motif by Whiting Manufacturing Company
By Whiting
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly rare silver bowl was made in the Aesthetic taste by Whiting Manufacturing Company. The sterling silver bowl features naturalistic repousse motifs of shells and seawe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Silver Plate Skyscraper Fruit Bowl by Richard Meier
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a fine silver plated fruit bowl.
Additional Details:
Model no. 3052.
Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell.
Swid Powell was the highly a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Vodka Cup by Grigorii Lakomkin, Moscow, 1766
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made by Grigorii Lakomkin in the ancient capital of Mos...
Category
1760s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Charka or Vodka Cup, Moscow, 1783
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made in the ancient capital of Moscow. Decorated with ...
Category
1780s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote.
Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen.
Model no. 17A
Simply a wonderful bowl!
Date:
1915 - 1930
Overall Condition:
It is in ove...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Beautiful Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany Makers
Serial #25156
Monteith Bowl
Diameter = 6.75"
Height = 4.25"
Total Ma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s
A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl.
In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repousse and stipled decoration.
Simpl...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique German Rococo Revival Silver Dresser / Snuff Box by Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German gilt solid silver hinged dresser or snuff box.
With a shaped body & conforming lid and overall repousse decoration.
Marked to the base with pseudo-Hanau Germa...
Category
Early 20th Century German Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Silver Charlie, 18th Century
Located in Orimattila, FI
Chalice
Russia or the Baltics, or a country formerly under Russian control.
I'm not an expert on these Church objects, maybe someone knows more?
Probably 18th century.
Could be older...
Category
18th Century Unknown Russian Revival Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark G. Albertus Sterling Silver Salt Cellar/Dish 355B #19415
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver salt dip cellar, pattern #355B.
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970), this small round footed shallow bowl features scalloped flowe...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baroque Style Sterling Silver Oval Repousse Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Beautiful handcrafted in sterling silver, one must appreciate the repousse craftsmanship displayed on this vanity jewelry box from the mid 20th century. In Baroque style, intricatel...
Category
1970s European Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Leaf Dish/Bowl 22885 #19272
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver leaf dish/bowl by Tiffany & Co, pattern # 22885.
A medium sized leaf shaped dish with openwork stem design and 2 ball feet underneath. Hallmarks date these pieces to...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian silver traveling necessaire from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, comprising a silver luncheon fork and knife with steel blade, soup spoon and beaker, the ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Super rare Vintage Asprey Sterling Silver Tastevin Wine Taster
By Asprey
Located in Troy, MI
For the wine connoisseur / enthusiast! You will be delighted with this beautiful "tastevin" or wine taster with stylized coiled snake handle with original box! Engraved AMJ. Asprey i...
Category
1990s English Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Triangular Bowl or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bowl or vide poche.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With 3 points and rounded edges, the shape is reminiscent of a triquetra or trinity knot.
Marke...
Category
20th Century Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Crested English Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars by Hunt & Roskell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Victorian sterling silver salt cellars.
By Hunt & Roskell - the successors to Storr, Mortimer, and Hunt.
With scrolled feet, lobed bodies, and a ribbed rim.
Si...
Category
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
English 1980's Modernist Caryatic Sterling Silver Bowl by Stuart Devlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine modernist English bowl in sterling silver.
Made by Stuart Devlin.
Comprised of a triangular three corner concave top supported by a pedestal of nude human figures and a ring...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modernist Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Elizabeth I Covered Cup by Serebrianikov circa 1750
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the reign of Russian Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, the daughter of Peter the Great, this rare mid 18th century silver charka or drinking cup was made Grigorii Serebrianikov in the ancient capital...
Category
Mid-18th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Tab Handled Sterling Silver Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco oval, footed bowl.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With a large, slightly lobed oval or heart shaped bowl fixed with an open work tab handle and supported on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls.
Each with a round Sevres-type porcelain insert at the base, basketweave design, and intertwined garland and ribbon ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Modern Leaf Nut Candy Dish Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
These vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver mid-century modern leaf shaped nut or candy will make an elegant impression on any table scape. In a set of six, these accent dishes can ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl.
In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repoussé and stippled decoration.
Simply a great piece of early American coin...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Makers Scalloped Bowl
About 7.125" Acros...
Category
20th Century American Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Mid-Century 10" Leaf Footed Dish/Bowl 23346 #19275
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Mid-Century leaf bowl by Tiffany & Co, pattern # 23346.
A large, long leaf shaped bowl featuring downturned ends and 4 ball feet on the bottom. Hallmarks date these ...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Dish or Bowl Model No 15
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 15
Struck with English import marks to the si...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfredo Sciarrotta Modernist Handmade Double Leaf Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A terrific Alfredo Sciarrotta two-lobed sterling silver bowl.
Each side in the form of a leaf, with button feet, and joined by a wire twist handle.
Simply perfect for table top!
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Cup Bowl Set Galt Vintage Estate Classic Decoration Kitchenware
Located in Oakton, VA
Small Bowl (5.1 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique Silvered Bronze Roman or Archaeological Revival Bowl by E F Caldwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Roman Revival bowl by E F Caldwell, one New York's most important historical design firm.
The bowl has a raised frieze-like decoration around it's circumference, rosette...
Category
Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl 2691. Overall measurement is 7-1/4 inches including a beautiful decorated floral patterned rim. The usable depth is 3- 1/2 diameter by 3/4 inch...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Rare Philadelphia R&W Wilson Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 silver salt cellars.
By R&W Wilson.
In coin silver.
With shell shaped bowls supported on shaped feet.
Each with an "AR" monogram.
Simply...
Category
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Heart/Apple Bowls with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver small apple/heart shaped dishes with monogram.
Monogram appears to be FTJ
A set of 2 beautiful sterling silver apple or heart shaped dishes, b...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Silver Tapio Wirkkala Art Bowl 1957
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Tapio Wirkkala Art Bowl 1957
Similar described in Tapio Wirkkala's books.
Bowl Made of 916H Silver.
Made in Hämeenlinna, Finland 1957.
No Engravings.
Nice Bowl.
In great cond...
Category
1950s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl.
Model no. 259
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970).
With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace Silversmiths Grand Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver Gravy Bowl 4995
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful Grande baroque by Wallace sterling silver gravy boat marked #4995.
This gravy boat measures 3 x 6 in diameter and weighs 7.5 ounces (214.6 grams).
It is not monogrammed an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Lidded Caddy Bowl #19412
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver lidded caddy bowl by Anton Michelsen of Denmark, circa 1929.
A beautifully ornate lidded caddy/round box by Danish silversmith, Anton Michelsen. Adorned with...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flower Small Nut Bowl/Dish 23434
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Tiffany & Co small flower nut bowl.
This beautiful bowl can be used for nuts or candy. This bowl has a trefoil-like design, simple lines with rounded points and slightly curled under edges. Tiffany pouch...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Tomato/Pumpkin Vine Pattern Salad Bowl 9.25" #16806
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad bowl in the Tomato or Pumpkin Vine pattern by Tiffany & Co.
Designed by Olad Wilford in the Art Deco fashion for the NY World's Fair, featured in Tiffany's dis...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Revere Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Diameter: 7.50 inches
Height: 4.25 mm
Weight: 429.69 grams
Tiffany & Co. 925 sterling silver revere bowl 7.5". The metal wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Sterling Silver Stylized Peacock Tail Footed Bonbon Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine small-scale Aesthetic Movement period footed or handled bowl.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a stylized peacock feather with a curved handle. Decorated further with stippled peacock decoration to the handle.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany dish...
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Bon Bon Bowl 409 No mono
Located in Addison, TX
This elegant bon bon bowl from S. Kirk & Son features the intricate Repousse pattern, crafted from high-quality Sterling Silver (.925). With a weight of 5.9 oz (168g), this antique p...
Category
1940s Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Lino Sabattini Italy Silver Plated Square Centerpiece Bowl
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver plated square centerpiece bowl by Lino Sabattini of Italy.
A beautiful modernist design square bowl with arced sides, each side with 3 small round decorative holes. Made in t...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Fruit basket Cherubs Grape Clusters By Derby S P Co Repousse
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This stunning antique Victorian-era silver-plated basket is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship of the late 19th century. The basket features intricate repousse detailing, with...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1921 Art Deco Bowl solid 830 Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 767 gr
Located in SE
Fine solid Silver and original removable cut crystal glass Bowl in style popular in Europe of 1920s - 1930s. Continuous garland filled with fruits and flowers is very decorative, thi...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Hampton Bowl, 18389, American Sterling Silver + Forks & Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Hampton Bowl - 18389 - American Sterling Silver
Artesian Sterling Silver 2 Forks & 8 Spoons worked with Natural Color Stones
Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Sterling Silver Comport by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather beautiful sterling silver comport was made by Georg Jensen in a design by the famed craftsman Johan Rohde. The piece was first designed betw...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Bowl by John Barbe
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted during the reign of George II, this sterling silver footed bowl was manufactured by London silversmith John Barbe. The small footed bowl is alm...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hammered 950 Silver and Enamel Nut Dish #21023
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered 950 silver and enamel nut dish.
This beautiful small dish is crafted in high quality 95% pure silver and features a lightly hammered finish with bright colored enamel scrol...
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage and Antique Silver Bowls
Today, antique and vintage silver bowls bring elegance to a dining table along with the intrinsic value of precious metals.
Silver bowls have been enduring pieces in dining collections and serveware throughout history. The design of a bowl reflects the era in which it was produced, as silversmithing techniques waxed and waned in popularity. Today, silver bowls of all styles are admired, including those with metalwork details made through chasing, engraving, repoussé and niello.
The craft of making sterling-silver bowls involves ancient processes. Silversmiths often use a technique called “sinking” to produce the shape of the bowl. A sheet of silver is hammered over a mold starting at the edge and moving the hammer toward the center. Later, a process called “chasing” might be integrated. This adds ornate detail to the form by way of steel punches and a chasing hammer.
Silver bowls have historically had varied uses. A porringer bowl is a shallow bowl with one or two handles mostly used as you might any serving bowl or tureen — to serve soup or stew — and was especially popular in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. Silver centerpiece bowls and punch bowls were status objects in the American Colonial era and were frequently used in dining and entertaining to chill glasses rather than serve drinks.
Browse 1stDibs for a large collection of striking silver bowls and other silver, flatware and silverplate to reflect this rich heritage of craftsmanship in your dining room.