This striking sterling silver dish exemplifies late-19th to early-20th century elegance, combining finely worked silver with its original hand-cut glass liner. The silver frame is boldly architectural, formed as an open oval gallery richly decorated with classical motifs. The upper rim is encircled by a continuous scroll-and-bead border, while the body is adorned with draped garlands, floral rosettes, and oval cartouches—details that speak to a neoclassical influence executed with confident depth and precision.
Gracefully arched handles extend from each end, providing both balance and functionality while reinforcing the vessel’s symmetrical form. The dish is raised on four stout feet, each terminating in a paw-form base, lending the piece a sense of permanence and visual authority when placed on a table or sideboard.
The original glass liner fits perfectly within the silver frame and features a radiant cut starburst pattern at its center. This starburst catches and reflects light beautifully, creating a lively contrast against the sculptural silver surround. The survival of the original liner—intact and well matched—is particularly desirable and adds greatly to both the aesthetic and collectible value of the piece.
The underside of the silver frame is clearly stamped “STERLING”, along with a production number, confirming silver content and period manufacture. Pieces of this caliber were traditionally used for serving fruit, sweets, nuts, or compotes, and today remain equally suited for refined entertaining or decorative display.
Highlights:
Solid sterling silver openwork frame
Rich neoclassical decoration with garlands, rosettes, and oval medallions
Elegant integral side handles
Raised on four paw-form feet
Original fitted glass liner with cut starburst center
Clearly marked “STERLING” on underside
A distinguished and complete example, this dish captures everything collectors admire in antique silver: craftsmanship, functionality, and the rare pleasure of finding silver and glass still together after more than a century—exactly as intended.
Creator:
Randahl Shop (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1890'S
Condition:
Excellent
This striking sterling silver dish exemplifies late-19th to early-20th century elegance, combining finely worked silver with its original hand-cut glass liner. The silver frame is boldly architectural, formed as an open oval gallery richly decorated with classical motifs. The upper rim is encircled by a continuous scroll-and-bead border, while the body is adorned with draped garlands, floral rosettes, and oval cartouches—details that speak to a neoclassical influence executed with confident depth and precision.
Gracefully arched handles extend from each end, providing both balance and functionality while reinforcing the vessel’s symmetrical form. The dish is raised on four stout feet, each terminating in a paw-form base, lending the piece a sense of permanence and visual authority when placed on a table or sideboard.
The original glass liner fits perfectly within the silver frame and features a radiant cut starburst pattern at its center. This starburst catches and reflects light beautifully, creating a lively contrast against the sculptural silver surround. The survival of the original liner—intact and well matched—is particularly desirable and adds greatly to both the aesthetic and collectible value of the piece.
The underside of the silver frame is clearly stamped “STERLING”, along with a production number, confirming silver content and period manufacture. Pieces of this caliber were traditionally used for serving fruit, sweets, nuts, or compotes, and today remain equally suited for refined entertaining or decorative display.
Highlights:
Solid sterling silver openwork frame
Rich neoclassical decoration with garlands, rosettes, and oval medallions
Elegant integral side handles
Raised on four paw-form feet
Original fitted glass liner with cut starburst center
Clearly marked “STERLING” on underside
A distinguished and complete example, this dish captures everything collectors admire in antique silver: craftsmanship, functionality, and the rare pleasure of finding silver and glass still together after more than a century—exactly as intended.
Creator:
Randahl Shop (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1890'S
Condition:
Excellent
