Description
Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Dishes | Atkin Brothers Sheffield 1896
This beautiful matching pair of Victorian sterling silver shell dishes was made by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield in 1896. Each dish takes the form of a finely detailed scallop shell, with radiating ridges, a polished finish and three small ball feet.
The attractive shell design gives these antique silver dishes plenty of character. At the same time, their compact size makes them wonderfully versatile for both display and practical use.
The dishes carry British Sheffield hallmarks, including the crown, lion passant and date letter d, identifying them as sterling silver assayed in Sheffield in 1896. The maker’s mark identifies Atkin Brothers, an established Sheffield silversmith.
A Beautiful Matching Pair
Finding a matching pair of Victorian silver shell dishes makes these particularly appealing. They work beautifully together as a pair and would make an elegant addition to an antique silver collection.
The two dishes have a combined weight of approximately 76g. Each measures approximately 3¾ inches (9.5cm) long × 3¼ inches (8.3cm) wide.
Their shell-shaped design also makes them ideal for a variety of uses, including:
- Antique silver salt cellars
- Jewellery or trinket dishes
- Small decorative bowls
- Tabletop displays
- A distinctive gift for a silver collector
Atkin Brothers Sheffield Silver
Atkin Brothers produced a wide range of silverware in Sheffield, and their work remains popular with collectors of Victorian and antique British silver.
These dishes combine the craftsmanship of Victorian silver with an unusually decorative shell form. The detailed ridges catch the light beautifully, while the three ball feet lift each dish slightly from the surface.
Furthermore, the compact proportions make them easy to display on a dressing table, sideboard, dining table or glass cabinet.
Product Details
- Maker: Atkin Brothers
- Location: Sheffield, England
- Date: 1896
- Material: Sterling silver
- Hallmarks: Sheffield crown, lion passant and date letter d
- Quantity: Matching pair of 2
- Combined weight: Approximately 76g
- Length: Approximately 3¾ inches (9.5cm)
- Width: Approximately 3¼ inches (8.3cm)
- Design: Scallop shell
- Feet: Three ball feet on each dish
A Distinctive Antique Silver Pair
These Victorian sterling silver shell dishes offer an appealing combination of age, craftsmanship and unusual design. The 1896 Sheffield hallmark gives them a clear place in British silver history, while the matching shell forms make them especially attractive for collectors.
Whether displayed as part of an antique silver collection or used as elegant little trinket or salt dishes, this pair would bring a touch of Victorian character to a contemporary or traditional interior.
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