Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Reticulated Bowl by William Hutton & Sons, 1900

An antique sterling silver reticulated bowl by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, hallmarked 1900, with finely pierced openwork decoration, embossed scroll detail, a lappet border and a waisted foot. This decorative English silver bowl has strong collector appeal, combining quality silversmithing, period design and a personal inscription dated 1901.

The bowl features an attractive reticulated design, giving it a light and elegant appearance while still retaining the richness of antique sterling silver. The embossed and scroll-decorated body adds depth and movement to the piece, while the waisted foot and shaped border provide a refined finish. The hallmark below the rim confirms the maker and date, adding further interest for collectors of antique English silver and William Hutton & Sons silverware.

A personal inscription reads: “To Mrs Burton from Baron Deichmann 1901.” This gives the bowl additional historical character and suggests it was presented as a meaningful gift or commemorative piece in the early 20th century.

Details:

• Item: Antique sterling silver reticulated bowl
• Maker: William Hutton & Sons Ltd
• Date / Period: 1900, late Victorian period
• Material: Sterling silver
• Silver Purity: Sterling silver, hallmarked
• Decoration: Reticulated openwork, embossed scroll decoration, lappet border and waisted foot
• Inscription: “To Mrs Burton from Baron Deichmann 1901”
• Diameter: 15.5 cm
• Height: 7.5 cm
• Weight: 201 grams
• Condition: Antique condition with patina, a crack, and two dents to the rim

Condition:

Good antique presentation overall, with age-related surface wear, patina, a crack, and two dents to the rim. These condition issues are visible in the photographs and have been clearly noted. Despite the imperfections, the bowl remains an attractive and collectable piece of antique sterling silver with strong decorative presence and historical interest.

William Hutton & Sons Ltd was a respected English silversmithing firm known for producing quality silverware during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Reticulated sterling silver bowls from this era are appreciated for their pierced craftsmanship, decorative form and versatility as display pieces.

This antique William Hutton & Sons sterling silver bowl would suit collectors of English silver, Edwardian silver, reticulated silver bowls, inscribed presentation silver and decorative antique silverware. It displays well on a cabinet, shelf or table and may also be used carefully for small decorative items.

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