Pair of Edward Viner Art Deco Sterling Silver Octagonal Dishes with Bone Handles — London 1935

A striking matched pair of English Art Deco sterling silver dishes by Edward Viner (Viners Ltd, Sheffield), each with a faceted octagonal bowl and paddle-shaped bone end handles — the hallmark look of 1930s British silver design. Fully hallmarked for London, assay year 1935, the year of King George V’s Silver Jubilee.

Details:

• Maker: Edward Viner (“E.V” registered mark)

• Assay Office: London (leopard’s head)

• Standard: Sterling silver, .925 (lion passant)

• Date Letter: “u” for 1935

• Material: Sterling silver with genuine bone handles

• Dimensions: 4¾” and 6¾” long (with handles) x 1” tall

• Combined weight: 298g (153g / 145g) — approx. 9.58 troy oz gross

Condition: Vintage age-consistent wear with light surface scratching and gentle tarnish; bone handles show natural aging and patina. No dents, splits, or repairs noted.

A lovely pairing of form and material — the warm bone handles set against the sharp Art Deco geometry of the silver bowls. Would suit a collector of Viners/Viner silver, English Art Deco decorative silver, or anyone furnishing a period bar or vanity set.