Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Bowl, Nathan & Hayes, Birmingham 1887

An antique Victorian sterling silver bowl by Nathan & Hayes, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1887. The rounded form is decorated with pronounced vertical fluting and a finely worked floral repoussé border, while the interior retains its warm gilded finish. With its rich surface detail and characteristic late Victorian ornamentation, this English silver bowl has an attractive decorative presence and clear collector appeal.

Details

• Item: Antique Victorian silver bowl
• Maker: Nathan & Hayes
• Origin: Birmingham, England
• Date: 1887
• Period: Victorian era
• Material: Sterling silver
• Silver Purity: 925 sterling silver
• Marks / Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with the Nathan & Hayes maker’s mark, Birmingham assay mark, lion passant and date letter
• Design: Rounded bowl with vertical fluting and floral repoussé decoration
• Interior: Gilded
• Height: Approximately 5 cm
• Weight: 78.3 grams

Condition

Good antique condition with one larger dent and two smaller dents to the side. Light surface wear and patina are present, consistent with age and previous use. The gilded interior shows age-related wear. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Nathan & Hayes produced a range of decorative English silver pieces during the Victorian period. This bowl reflects the late nineteenth-century preference for richly ornamented domestic silver, combining a fluted lower body with a detailed repoussé floral border and gilded interior. Its Birmingham hallmarks provide a precise date of manufacture and add further interest for collectors of Victorian sterling silver.

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