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Lot 475: A Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Pierced Bon-Bon Dishes, Birmingham 1903, William Devenport
A pair of Edwardian sterling silver bon-bon or sweetmeat dishes, hallmarked for Birmingham 1903 by the silversmith William Devenport. Each dish features a central octagonal well surrounded by a wide, flared border decorated with ornate repoussé floral motifs, C-scrolls, and decorative pierced openwork sections. The rims are shaped and scalloped to follow the floral design. The interiors of the wells are struck with a full set of English hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling silver, the anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office, the date letter d for 1903, and the maker mark W.D within a rectangular cartouche for William Devenport.
Diameter: approximately 10 cm – 12 cm.
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