Antique Hanau Sterling Silver Pierced Bowl, Chester Import Hallmark 1906

A decorative antique sterling silver pierced bowl attributed to Hanau, Germany, imported into England and hallmarked in Chester in 1906. The bowl has an elegant shaped form with finely pierced openwork decoration, giving it a light and refined appearance while retaining a substantial silver weight of 141 g.

The Chester import hallmarks and sponsor’s mark for S. B. Landeck provide a clear connection to the early 20th-century British market for imported Continental silver. The bowl displays attractively as a decorative silver table piece or as part of a collection of antique European silver.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver pierced bowl
Maker: Unknown Hanau silver maker
Sponsor / Importer: S. B. Landeck
Origin: Hanau, Germany
Import Assay Office: Chester, England
Date / Period: 1906, Edwardian period
Material: Sterling silver
Hallmarks: Chester import hallmarks for 1906
Design: Shaped bowl with pierced openwork decoration
Length: 17.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Weight: 141 g

Condition

Good antique condition overall, with surface wear and patina consistent with age. Please note that there is a crack to the rim, clearly shown in the photographs. The bowl displays well, but the condition issue has been taken into account in the pricing. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Hanau became an important centre for the production of decorative silver during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hanau silver pieces were often produced in historic revival styles and exported to international markets, including Britain.

Imported silver assayed in Chester during this period is particularly appealing to collectors because it combines Continental craftsmanship with identifiable British import hallmarks. The S. B. Landeck sponsor’s mark adds further historical context to this decorative Edwardian-era silver bowl.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. We are happy to provide further details or images on request.