Impressive Late 1800s/Early 1900s Continental Silver Hand Chased Gilt Ciborium beads complete with a pronounced upward

complete with a pronounced upward turn at the end of the handle and a rat tail design on the back of the bowl

The spoons are marked on the reverse with the lion mark for Dutch 833 purity silver

This gold brooch dates to circa 1910 and is likely of American make

There is a monogram “WB” on the front of each handle

as well as 750 (another mark indicating 18 karat gold purity)

Impressive Late 1800s/Early 1900s Continental Silver Hand Chased Gilt Ciborium beads complete with a pronounced upwardPresented is an excellent antique gilt silver ciborium. This piece dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s, and is likely of continental European make, though it could be American. The lack of hallmarks make it hard to say for certain, but it's not unusual for religious articles to go un hallmarked and un taxed. Whatever the case it's a wonderfully made piece of silver, with richly detailed hand chased decoration throughout in the form of flowers,