Ask About | Book Appointment - George Sharp Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl

American sterling silver centrepiece bowl, made by George B. Sharp of Philadelphia, PA, circa 1866-74.  This handsome bowl shows the early influence of the Aesthetic Movement, starting to take hold in the late 1860s.  The repeating palm leaf motif is a prominent design feature, with a heavy rope braid rim and shell motif cast bracket feet.  Sharp (1819-1904) born in Ireland, started his career apprenticing in the USA circa 1850.  About 1852/3 he entered employment with Bailey & Co., the company that went into become Bailey, Banks & Biddle.  As early as 1862 he was producing silver items exclusively for Bailey & Co., identified as George Sharp made for Bailey & Co.  In 1866 he started manufacturing under his own name/trademark.  This business existed until 1874, dating this bowl to the period of 1866-74.

8” (20.3cm) diameter, 5 1/2” (14cm) high.

578.3 grams.