Formed from the solid base of a Victorian repoussé bonbon dish, this pendant showcases the mastery of William Neale’s 1870s Sheffield workshop. The surface is defined by rhythmic scrolls and raised floral motifs pressed into sterling silver over 140 years ago.
The gentle convex curve of the metal reflects light softly, emphasising the precision of Neale’s tooling and the natural fluidity of his designs. Transformed from a functional object into an adornment, the pendant captures the serenity and strength of Victorian artistry - subtle from a distance yet full of quiet complexity on close inspection.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: William Neale, Sheffield
Hallmark: “e” (1879)
Era: Victorian (Aesthetic Movement)
Original form: Base section of repoussé bonbon dish
Technique: Pressed and chased scroll and floral patterning
Dimensions: approx. 4 cm × 3 cm
Chain included (as pictured)
Why It Matters
This pendant embodies the transformation of fine silver from domestic elegance to personal expression. Its subtle undulations and traces of hand-finishing preserve the story of Victorian craftsmanship while revealing new life as a timeless, wearable piece.
Formed from the solid base of a Victorian repoussé bonbon dish, this pendant showcases the mastery of William Neale’s 1870s Sheffield workshop. The surface is defined by rhythmic scrolls and raised floral motifs pressed into sterling silver over 140 years ago.
The gentle convex curve of the metal reflects light softly, emphasising the precision of Neale’s tooling and the natural fluidity of his designs. Transformed from a functional object into an adornment, the pendant captures the serenity and strength of Victorian artistry - subtle from a distance yet full of quiet complexity on close inspection.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: William Neale, Sheffield
Hallmark: “e” (1879)
Era: Victorian (Aesthetic Movement)
Original form: Base section of repoussé bonbon dish
Technique: Pressed and chased scroll and floral patterning
Dimensions: approx. 4 cm × 3 cm
Chain included (as pictured)
Why It Matters
This pendant embodies the transformation of fine silver from domestic elegance to personal expression. Its subtle undulations and traces of hand-finishing preserve the story of Victorian craftsmanship while revealing new life as a timeless, wearable piece.
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