Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl or Cake Dish from Gladwin LTD, Sheffield 1942

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A fine English sterling silver fruit bowl or cake dish by Gladwin Ltd, hallmarked in Sheffield for 1942. Crafted in … Read more A fine English sterling silver fruit bowl or cake dish by Gladwin Ltd, hallmarked in Sheffield for 1942. Crafted in solid silver during the reign of George VI, the piece is an elegant example of mid-20th-century British table silver produced during the Second World War. The listing confirms the maker, solid-silver construction, British origin and precise Sheffield 1942 date. The bowl is conceived as an elegant presentation piece, with a generous open form suitable for displaying fruit, cakes or confectionery. Its balanced proportions give it considerable presence as a dining-table centrepiece while retaining the understated refinement associated with quality English silver. The polished sterling silver surface catches and reflects the surrounding light, emphasising the contours of the bowl and the natural lustre of the precious metal. The restrained treatment allows the quality of the silver and craftsmanship to remain the principal decorative features.

Produced by Gladwin Ltd, the piece belongs to Sheffield's long tradition of accomplished silversmithing. Its 1942 wartime date adds an interesting historical dimension, while the solid silver construction and identifiable maker enhance its appeal to collectors of British decorative silver. Originally intended for serving fruit or cakes, the bowl remains entirely functional and would also make an impressive decorative centrepiece on a dining table, console or sideboard.

Maker: Gladwin Ltd Origin: Sheffield, England Date: 1942 Period: George VI / Mid-20th Century Material: Solid sterling silver Hallmarked ; Sheffield 1942 Maker's mark for ; Gladwin Ltd Dimensions ; Rim 272 x 178 mm Height 70 mm Net weight of the silver content ; 439.5 grams See less