Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon dishes in the form of wheelbarrows; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver dishes have been realistically modelled in the form of wheelbarrows. The surface of each novelty silver bon bon dish is embellished with impressive pierced trellis style decoration. Each flared rim is encompassed with a paralleling cast and applied scrolling leaf and floral decorated border. The posterior of each wheelbarrow design incorporates two horizontal pales replicating the vessels handles, in addition to two vertical supports allowing the piece to stand in situ. These exceptional antique dishes are feature further cast scrolling flourishes, emanating to a functional sterling silver wheel to the anterior portion. The cast silver wheel of each piece reflects a floral rosette, accented with a scalloped style border. The tapering well of each dish is plain and unembellished. These exceptional dishes were crafted by the renowned silversmith George Fox. Such examples in a matching pair are rare to the market. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware. Dimensions Length 15.1cm/5.94' Width 8.7cm/3.43' Height 5.7cm/2.24' Total Weight 9.8 troy ounces/304.7g Maker: George Fox Date: 1907 Origin: London, England Item Ref. Sku: C8422 Video: a video is available upon request