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A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was created by the International Silver Company and …
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A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was created by the International Silver Company and bears the EGW&S mark (E.G. Webster & Sons), one of the company’s historic subsidiaries. With its scalloped clam-shell body, deep repoussé ribbing, and scrolling rococo-style crest, this piece embodies the decorative exuberance of the late 19th to early 20th century silver revival period.
Details & Features
Maker: International Silver Co. (with EGW&S mark, originally E.G. Webster & Sons)
Material: Silverplate (Electroplated)
Design: Clam shell / scallop shell form with ornate rococo crest and scalloped edges
Era: Early 20th Century, c. 1900–1920
Markings: EGW&S / IS / International Silver Co. / 997
Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor surface wear and faint scratches consistent with age and use, bright polished finish retains strong luster
Provenance & History
The International Silver Company of Meriden, Connecticut, established in 1898, grew to become the largest producer of silver and silverplate in the world. This piece carries the EGW&S (E.G. Webster & Sons) mark, a New York–based silver firm founded in the 19th century and absorbed by International Silver. Known for ornately decorated hollowware, EGW&S pieces are highly collectible today for their quality and design. Shell dishes like this one were often used for serving oysters, nuts, candies, or as table centerpieces, and they remain versatile decorative objects.
Styling Ideas
Display as a luxurious centerpiece bowl on a dining or console table.
Use for entertaining, serving oysters, hors d’oeuvres, or wrapped candies.
Style on a vanity table as an elegant catch-all for jewelry.
Incorporate into a coastal chic or old-world European interior as a decorative accent.
Dimensions:
8" Wide
10" Deep
2" Tall
1 lbs
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 10ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Brand
- International Silver
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Fabulous condition with age-appropriate wear, including minor scratching, patina, as well as a small bent area to the rim. Fabulous condition with age-appropriate wear, including minor scratching, patina, as well as a small bent area to the rim. less
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