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Large Victorian Sterling Silver Trefoil Scallop Shell Sweetmeat / Nut Dish (1 of 12)
The Fancy Fox
Flag of United KingdomSuffolk, UK
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Large Victorian Sterling Silver Trefoil Scallop Shell Sweetmeat / Nut Dish

REF: FA1269 / LA393737
£585
€683
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Description
A fine late Victorian silver trefoil shape serving dish for sweetmeats or nuts etc. with scallop shell formed bowls and a curved reeded handle with bun finial. Hallmarked for Sheffield 1900, maker George Howson (Harrison Brothers & Howson). These dishes are almost always plated so a sterling silver example is a rare and special piece.
measurements
Height:
10 cm
Width:
23.5 cm
Depth:
24.5 cm
Weight:
455 g
It measures 23.5cm (9 1/4") by 24.5cm (9 5/8") wide and 10cm (4") high. It weighs 455g / 14.6ozt.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Large Victorian Sterling Silver Trefoil Scallop Shell Sweetmeat / Nut Dish (LA393737) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1900
condition
In very good condition with no damage, dents or repairs. Minor surface marks and the hallmarks are clear bar very partial obscurity of the maker initials.
location
This Large Victorian Sterling Silver Trefoil Scallop Shell Sweetmeat / Nut Dish is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom