Antique George V Sterling Silver Tazza Footed Dish by E.S. Barnsley & Co, Sheffield 1912

A fine antique George V sterling silver tazza by E.S. Barnsley & Co, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1912.

This elegant early 20th-century footed dish has a lobed circular bowl with a softly scalloped rim, raised on a plain pedestal foot. The balanced proportions and clean silver surface give the piece a refined table presentation, suitable for serving fruit, sweetmeats, small cakes or for use as a decorative centrepiece.

The tazza is crafted in solid sterling silver and weighs a substantial 227.7 grams. It is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1912, with the maker’s mark of E.S. Barnsley & Co, the firm of Edward Souter Barnsley. Although assayed in Sheffield, the maker was associated with Birmingham silver production, with workshops recorded at Frederick Street, Birmingham.

Details

Maker: E.S. Barnsley & Co, Edward Souter Barnsley
Maker’s Workshop: Birmingham, England
Assay Office: Sheffield
Date: 1912
Period: George V
Material: Sterling silver .925
Hallmarks: Sheffield 1912 hallmarks with E.S. Barnsley & Co maker’s mark
Height: Approximately 11 cm
Diameter: Approximately 14.5 cm
Weight: 227.7 grams
Design: Lobed bowl, scalloped rim and pedestal foot
Use: Tazza, footed dish, sweetmeat dish, fruit dish, table centrepiece or cabinet display piece

Condition

Excellent antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age and careful use. No dents, repairs or monograms noted. The shape remains attractive, the foot is stable, and the hallmarks are visible. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Tazzas and footed dishes were popular forms in British silver during the late Victorian, Edwardian and George V periods. They were used on formal dining tables for fruit, sweetmeats, cakes and other small delicacies, while also serving as decorative centrepieces.

E.S. Barnsley & Co, the firm of Edward Souter Barnsley, was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and produced a range of domestic silver wares. This tazza was assayed in Sheffield in 1912, during the reign of George V, and reflects the restrained elegance of early 20th-century British table silver.

With its solid sterling silver construction, substantial 227.7 gram weight, clean lobed form and unmonogrammed surface, this piece would suit collectors of George V silver, Sheffield hallmarked silver, E.S. Barnsley silver, antique footed dishes or refined table centrepieces.

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.