Vintage Adie Brothers Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish with Scalloped Floral Rim, Birmingham 1955

Vintage Adie Brothers Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish with Scalloped Floral Rim, Birmingham 1955

A finely crafted vintage sterling silver bonbon dish by Adie Brothers Ltd, fully hallmarked in Birmingham in 1955. Dating from the early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this elegant small dish features a gently fluted body, a scalloped rim and a delicate floral border.

Measuring approximately 11 cm in diameter, the dish is suitable for serving sweets, nuts or small treats, or for use as a decorative trinket dish. Its polished sterling silver surface and refined border give it an understated period character, making it an appealing addition to a collection of English hallmarked silver or vintage tableware.

Details

Item: Vintage sterling silver bonbon dish

Maker: Adie Brothers Ltd

Origin: Birmingham, England

Date: 1955

Period: Elizabeth II, mid-20th century

Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1955 sterling silver hallmarks with the maker’s mark for Adie Brothers Ltd

Design: Shallow fluted dish with scalloped rim and decorative floral border

Diameter: Approx. 11 cm

Weight: Approx. 48 g

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with previous use. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Adie Brothers Ltd was an established Birmingham silversmithing firm active throughout much of the 20th century. The company produced a varied range of sterling silver objects, including bowls, boxes, condiment pieces, vanity accessories and tableware.

This bonbon dish was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1955 during the early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Its compact size, solid sterling silver construction and decorative scalloped floral rim make it a charming example of post-war English silverware suitable for both display and careful use.

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.