Antique American Sterling Silver Cartier Strawberry Dish

• New York, circa 1920 by Cartier
• Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches diameter

Strawberry Dishes came into use in the late 1600s, being used for many purposes – especially for serving strawberries. This was as strawberries were considered a luxury fruit and needed an elegant dish to reside in.

These dishes range in size from 7 to 9 inches, with some of the smaller ones being 4 and 5 inches which were used for individual use. By the 18th century, these specialized dishes, designed with scalloped or fluted edges, were quite popular. They have continued to be so throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras as well as today.

An exquisite Antique American Sterling Silver Strawberry Dish made by Cartier. It is of plain circular form in the classic 18th century style. The panelled body is plain with an incurved shaped rim. The understated design gives the dish a timeless look and creates a beautiful effect. With its exceptional quality and clean modernist lines, this piece would be an elegant addition to any surface that it resides on. Our Silver Strawberry Dish is in pristine condition and the mark ‘Cartier’ is struck on the underside of the piece.