Antique George V Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Brandy Bowl, Berthold Muller Import Marks, London 1911

Antique George V Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Brandy Bowl, Berthold Muller Import Marks, London 1911

A finely crafted antique George V sterling silver brandy bowl, imported into London and hallmarked in 1911 with the sponsor’s mark of Berthold Muller. The bowl has a decorative pedestal form with two leaf-shaped handles and richly detailed floral repoussé decoration across the body and foot.

The ornate design gives the piece an elegant Continental character, while the London import hallmarks provide a clear connection to the British market for European decorative silver during the early 20th century. With a substantial weight of 166 g, the bowl displays beautifully as part of an antique silver collection or traditional table setting.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver brandy bowl
Maker: Unknown Continental European maker
Importer / Sponsor: Berthold Muller, London
Origin: Continental Europe, exact country unconfirmed
Date / Period: 1911, George V period
Material: Sterling silver
Hallmarks: London import marks for 1911 with Berthold Muller sponsor’s mark
Design: Pedestal bowl with twin leaf-shaped handles and floral repoussé decoration
Diameter: 10.5 cm
Weight: 166 g

Condition

Excellent antique condition overall, with light surface wear and patina consistent with age and careful use. The decorative details remain well defined and the bowl displays beautifully. Please review the photographs closely, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Berthold Muller was associated with the importation of Continental European silver into Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Silver pieces bearing his London sponsor’s mark are appreciated by collectors for their decorative forms, identifiable British import hallmarks and connection to the European silver trade.

This floral repoussé brandy bowl would suit collectors of antique sterling silver, George V silverware, Continental European silver and decorative table pieces.

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