Sterling Silver Candy Boat (Sheffield, 1922)

Another score from the local auction-house.

Beautiful oval sterling silver candy bowl or boat or whatever.







(The imperfections in the silver are water-droplets - I was polishing it at the time these photos were taken).

It's much larger than most silver boats I've seen of this type. This is about 8-9 inches long, whereas most are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand!

 

Could be for bread.

 

I think it's too small for bread. I do have a larger one which would fit bread, but this one wouldn't have the space. It measures 4x8 inches.

 

Bob bon dish, then.

 

Maker: Atkins Bros., mark registered after 1905 by Harry Atkin, the son of Harry Wright Atkins
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Sheffield-H.html#HA

This looks like an identical one by Atkins Bros. dated 1905. It was a presentation dish and selling for £195.
http://statement-antiques.co.uk/home/-/edwardian-silver-presentation-dish/

--- Susan

 

Ah, that makes sense. For display and perhaps one's cards.

 

That one is much bigger than mine. Theirs is 10 by 5. Mine is only 8 by 4.