Antique Sterling Silver Fruit from Bowl Hawksworth, Eyre & Co, 1920s

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A fine George V sterling silver fruit or bread bowl, hallmarked Sheffield 1926 and made by **Hawksworth, Eyre & Co … Read more A fine George V sterling silver fruit or bread bowl, hallmarked Sheffield 1926 and made by **Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd**. The bowl features an elegantly formed gallery, finely hand pierced with symmetrical fretwork and an attractive arrangement of stylised decorative motifs. The intricate openwork creates a light and refined appearance while demonstrating the accomplished craftsmanship associated with quality Sheffield silver. The body is raised upon a plain circular base, providing a balanced contrast to the elaborate pierced gallery and giving the bowl an elegant elevated profile. Fully hallmarked for **Sheffield 1926**, the piece bears the maker’s mark for **Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd** of Rockingham Street, Sheffield, an established firm of silversmiths active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Crafted entirely in sterling silver, the bowl has a substantial **net silver weight of approximately 329.8 grams**. Presented in excellent antique condition with a beautiful bright patina. There are no noted splits, bruises, damage or repairs, and the piece remains free from later engraved presentation inscriptions or monograms. Clean and ready for use or display, this is an attractive example of interwar English silver, equally suitable as a fruit bowl, bread basket, serving piece or decorative table centre. Material: Sterling silver Origin: Sheffield, England Date: 1926 Period: George V / Early 20th Century Maker: Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd Decoration: Hand-pierced symmetrical fretwork and stylised motifs Net Silver Weight: **329.8 grams** Condition: Excellent antique condition; no noted damage, splits, bruises or repairs Type: Fruit / bread bowl / table centrepiece See less