Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Sugar Bowl by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1900, Gilt Interior

An elegant antique late Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1900.

Crafted in solid sterling silver, the bowl has a beautifully shaped oval form with deep fluted sides, elaborate rococo-style repoussé scrollwork and two angular handles. The interior retains a rich gilt finish, creating a refined contrast with the polished silver exterior.

Each side features a vacant cartouche, preserving the original balanced design and leaving the piece free from personal engraving. The combination of richly modelled decoration, practical proportions and warm gilt interior gives the bowl a particularly attractive presence on a formal table or within a curated silver collection.

Suitable for use as a traditional sugar bowl, bon-bon dish or small decorative serving bowl, this piece is a fine example of late Victorian Sheffield silver by a recognised British maker.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver sugar bowl or bon-bon dish

Maker: James Dixon & Sons Ltd

Assay Office: Sheffield, England

Date: 1900

Period: Late Victorian

Material: Solid sterling silver, .925, with gilt interior

Hallmarks: Sheffield crown, lion passant, date letter “h” for 1900 and JD&S maker’s mark

Weight: 118.9 grams

Dimensions: Height 8 cm; width approximately 15 cm from handle to handle

Design: Oval twin-handled form with deep fluting, rococo-style repoussé scrollwork and vacant cartouches

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and previous use. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

James Dixon & Sons was established in Sheffield in the early 19th century and became one of the city’s recognised manufacturers of silverware, plated goods and decorative tableware. The firm produced a broad range of domestic and presentation pieces and remains familiar to collectors of British silver.

This sugar bowl was assayed in Sheffield in 1900 during the final years of the Victorian period. Its richly decorated twin-handled form, gilt interior and vacant cartouches make it an appealing example of late Victorian table silver with both practical and decorative value.

Please Note

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.