Impressive Late 1800s/Early 1900s Continental Silver Hand Chased Gilt Ciborium beads The set has sterling silver

The set has sterling silver handles and the old carbon steel blades and tines

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

5 carats in total gem weight

Impressive Late 1800s/Early 1900s Continental Silver Hand Chased Gilt Ciborium beads The set has sterling silverPresented 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,