Sterling Silver Bread/Fruit Dish - Antique Victorian (1896)

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver dish has an oval shaped form.

The lower portion of the body is embellished with fluted decoration, surmounted with a band of pierced floral motif decoration.

The decoration to the pierced band incorporates two cartouches; one bears the full hallmarks and the other remains vacant.

The rim of this antique silver serving dish is ornamented with an applied reed decorated border.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with two cast and applied handles, each fashioned in the form of lion's masks grasping a hallmarked drop-ring handle.

The well of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.

This dish is the largest and finest of its type you could hope to acquire; by virtue of its size, this versatile dish could be used could be used for a multitude of functions, including a bread dish and fruit dish.

This antique silver bread dish is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The dish has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the dish are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique Victorian silverware.

Length 31.8cm/12.52"

Width 17.4cm/6.85"

Height 9.5cm/3.74"

23.8 troy ounces/739.5g