Lot #44: Ornate Vintage English Cavendish Silver-Plated Pedestal Punch Bowl

An exceptionally detailed vintage English silver-plated pedestal punch / centerpiece bowl, crafted by Cavendish Plate. This piece features a striking presentation with an elaborately detailed, deeply chased, and repoussé design highlighting classic Victorian and Rococo-revival aesthetics. The body exhibits complex continuous floral sprays, scrolling foliage, and decorative cartouches, culminating in a dramatically sculpted scalloped rim. Elevated by a tiered, stepped circular pedestal foot, this heavy serving piece offers an impressive and elegant presence for formal dining, holiday entertainment, or high-end display. Brand/Maker: Cavendish Plate (England)Markings: Fully stamped on the underside: “Cavendish Plate / E.P. COPPER / England” alongside item serial numbers 621 and 179.Composition: Electroplated Silver over a heavy Copper base (E.P. Copper).Origin: EnglandDesign Era: Mid-20th Century / Traditional ReproductionCollector's Notes & ConditionCondition Report: Please note that the two side handles are completely missing. The original attachment points along the sides have been cleanly removed or blended, though faint structural markers remain upon close inspection. The bowl still functions perfectly as a freestanding centerpiece bowl. Features an unengraved, polished central presentation cartouche on the front face, allowing the future owner to custom-engrave initials, family crests, or presentation dates. The mark "Cavendish Plate" refers to a high-quality English electroplating line traditionally associated with the lineage and manufacturing traditions of the Sheffield silver trade. Originally emerging out of trademark names utilized by Sheffield cutlery firms like George Butler & Co., these "E.P. on Copper" pieces were crafted using standard mid-century electroplating practices designed to closely mimic the weight, hand-chased deep relief detailing, and rich color tone of highly prized 18th-century Old Sheffield Plate. PICKUP NOTE: Access Storage - ample parking. Do not go to the front office - Please come to loading dock ramps and see our team member with your lot numbers/ invoice. Pickup category timeslot {B}