This pendant began life as part of a Victorian sterling-silver bonbon dish by William Neale & Co., hallmarked in Sheffield 1879. Its intricate repoussé lattice and floral detailing reflect the height of the Aesthetic Movement, when English silversmiths combined classical form with natural inspiration.
The section selected for transformation features open trelliswork framed by acanthus scrolls and a single hand-chased bloom. Every curve and recess catches the light differently, creating a sculptural sense of depth that feels alive when worn. Once an element of decorative tableware, it now stands alone as a piece of wearable Victorian art.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: William Neale, Sheffield
Hallmark: “e” (1879)
Original form: Repoussé bonbon dish rim section
Era: Victorian (Aesthetic Movement)
Technique: Pressed and hand-chased open lattice silverwork
Dimensions: approx. 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm
Chain included (as pictured)
Why It Matters
An ornate fragment of everyday beauty, this pendant carries the tactile energy of 19th-century silver into a contemporary form. Its craftsmanship speaks to an era when even domestic objects were miniature works of art, each one made to endure and to be admired.
This pendant began life as part of a Victorian sterling-silver bonbon dish by William Neale & Co., hallmarked in Sheffield 1879. Its intricate repoussé lattice and floral detailing reflect the height of the Aesthetic Movement, when English silversmiths combined classical form with natural inspiration.
The section selected for transformation features open trelliswork framed by acanthus scrolls and a single hand-chased bloom. Every curve and recess catches the light differently, creating a sculptural sense of depth that feels alive when worn. Once an element of decorative tableware, it now stands alone as a piece of wearable Victorian art.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: William Neale, Sheffield
Hallmark: “e” (1879)
Original form: Repoussé bonbon dish rim section
Era: Victorian (Aesthetic Movement)
Technique: Pressed and hand-chased open lattice silverwork
Dimensions: approx. 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm
Chain included (as pictured)
Why It Matters
An ornate fragment of everyday beauty, this pendant carries the tactile energy of 19th-century silver into a contemporary form. Its craftsmanship speaks to an era when even domestic objects were miniature works of art, each one made to endure and to be admired.
