Vintage Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Bon Bon Dish

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A refined vintage sterling silver trinket or bon bon dish, beautifully formed with a cut-glass interior and an ornate silver … Read more A refined vintage sterling silver trinket or bon bon dish, beautifully formed with a cut-glass interior and an ornate silver surround. Marked “sterling” and possibly of american origin, the piece combines traditional decorative silverwork with the brilliance and clarity of cut glass. ㅤ the circular dish is framed by an elegant gadrooned serpentine border, creating a softly undulating silhouette around the perimeter. The silver is further enriched with decorative swags accompanied by finely worked floral and foliate motifs. ㅤ at the centre sits a fitted cut-glass insert, providing an attractive contrast between the transparent glass and highly polished sterling silver surround. The combination of materials gives the dish a particularly elegant appearance while retaining its practical function. ㅤ the piece is raised upon a stepped circular base, providing a stable foundation and introducing a subtle architectural element to the design. ㅤ the silver is stamped “sterling,” indicating sterling silver fineness. The absence of conventional british hallmarks suggests that the piece may be american, although a definitive country of manufacture should remain cautious without further maker's marks or documentation. ㅤ with its combination of traditional gadrooning, floral ornament and cut glass, the piece would work beautifully as a bon bon dish, trinket dish, confectionery dish or simply as an elegant decorative object. ㅤ the dish remains in very good vintage condition, with no notable damage, bruising, chips or repairs. It remains free from later presentation inscriptions or monograms and retains a beautiful bright patina. ㅤ a charming piece of vintage silverware combining classical decorative motifs with an elegant fitted cut-glass interior. Origin: possibly united states period: 20th century / vintage style: traditional / neoclassical revival material: sterling silver, cut glass silver mark: sterling weight: 136.7 grams gross measurements: height: 1.2 cm width: 16.1 cm depth: 16.1 cm rim diameter: 16.1 cm interior diameter: 10.7 cm base diameter: 10.8 cm See less