Vintage Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish, Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1949

A vintage sterling silver bonbon or sweet dish by Adie Brothers Ltd, hallmarked in Birmingham with the date letter “Z” for the 1949 assay year. The dish has a shallow fluted bowl raised on a stepped circular foot, with a pierced gallery and rope-twist rim creating a light, balanced decorative form.

The underside is additionally stamped “Fabriqué pour Horovitz Alexandrie” and “Made in England”, indicating that the piece was produced for the Horovitz retailer in Alexandria. This additional retailer’s mark gives the dish an interesting export history while retaining the clear hallmarks of English sterling silver.

DETAILS

• Item: Vintage bonbon dish or sweet dish
• Maker: Adie Brothers Ltd
• Origin: Birmingham, England
• Date / Period: 1949 assay year
• Material: Sterling silver
• Silver Purity: 925 silver
• Hallmarks: Adie Brothers Ltd maker’s mark, Birmingham anchor, lion passant and date letter “Z”
• Additional Marks: “Fabriqué pour Horovitz Alexandrie” and “Made in England”
• Design: Fluted bowl with radiating panels
• Decoration: Pierced gallery and rope-twist rim
• Base: Raised stepped circular foot
• Diameter: 11 cm
• Height: 4.5 cm
• Weight: 75.2 grams

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age. There is a slight dent to the bowl and gentle unevenness to the pedestal base. The dish remains stable and displays well. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

COLLECTOR CONTEXT

Adie Brothers Ltd was a Birmingham silversmithing firm known for producing a wide range of sterling silver tableware and decorative objects during the 20th century. This pierced sterling silver bonbon dish is a refined example of mid-century English silver, with additional interest provided by its Horovitz Alexandria retailer’s stamp.

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