Mid-Century Sterling Silver Cake Compotier, Sheffield, 1965

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A fine vintage sterling silver cake compotier, tazza or bon bon dish dating to 1965, displaying elegant traditional English silver … Read more A fine vintage sterling silver cake compotier, tazza or bon bon dish dating to 1965, displaying elegant traditional English silver craftsmanship. Of circular form, the dish is framed by a decorative gadrooned serpentine border enriched with applied scallop shells, swags and stylised motifs. The combination of classical ornamentation and polished silver gives the piece an elegant and highly decorative appearance. The broad dish is raised upon a pedestal stem leading to a circular stepped base. The base features a wrapped-over construction, a traditional silversmithing technique used to provide additional strength and rigidity. Fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1965 and crafted entirely in sterling silver, the piece has a substantial net silver weight of approximately 311.2 grams. Presented in very good vintage condition with only minor age-related surface marks. There are no noted bruises, splits, holes, damage or repairs, and the piece remains free from later inscriptions or monograms. The silver retains a beautiful bright patina and is clean and ready for use or display. Material: Sterling Silver Of circular form. Gadrooned serpentine border. with applied scallop shell, swags and stylised motifs. Raised on a pedestal stem & circular stepped base. ( wrapped over base , used as a strengthening technique ) Hallmarked ; Sheffield 1965 Makers mark for ; Mappin & Webb Net Weight of the silver content ; 311.2 grams Dimensions ; Height 63 mm Diameter of the rim 244 mm Diameter of the base 98 mm See less