Decorative tray - Portugal - Sculptural Shell
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Antique silver shell-shaped serving dish in .833 silver, dating to the 1960s, 27.5 x 17 cm and 9 cm high, weighing 493 g, with engraved foliate and scroll decoration, a raised shell-form handle with a seashell finial, decorative feet, made in Portugal with assay mark 833/000.
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Antique Silver Shell-Shaped Serving Dish – Engraved Decoration – Sculptural Shell Handle
Portugal assay mark (1938-1984), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant silver serving dish, finely worked in the form of a large scallop shell and richly decorated with engraved ornamental motifs.
The body features deeply fluted sections following the natural shape of a shell, with scalloped edges and delicate engraved foliate and scroll decoration throughout. The raised central handle is also shell-inspired and incorporates a finely modelled seashell finial, giving the piece a particularly sculptural appearance.
The dish stands on small decorative feet, adding elegance and stability to the composition. The combination of elaborate engraving, repoussé-style shaping and marine motifs makes this an attractive example of decorative silverwork.
Suitable as a serving dish, bonbon dish, table centrepiece or collector's piece.
Details
- Object: Decorative / serving dish
- Material: Silver
- Form: Scallop shell
- Decoration: Engraved foliate and scroll motifs
- Handle: Raised shell-form handle with seashell finial
- Base: Decorative feet
- Style: Ornate / historicist silverwork
Dimension: 27.5x17cm
Height: 9.0cm
Weight: 493.00g
Condition
Good antique condition with signs of age and use, including light surface scratches, small marks, oxidation/tarnishing and minor irregularities consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Silver Shell-Shaped Serving Dish – Engraved Decoration – Sculptural Shell Handle
Portugal assay mark (1938-1984), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant silver serving dish, finely worked in the form of a large scallop shell and richly decorated with engraved ornamental motifs.
The body features deeply fluted sections following the natural shape of a shell, with scalloped edges and delicate engraved foliate and scroll decoration throughout. The raised central handle is also shell-inspired and incorporates a finely modelled seashell finial, giving the piece a particularly sculptural appearance.
The dish stands on small decorative feet, adding elegance and stability to the composition. The combination of elaborate engraving, repoussé-style shaping and marine motifs makes this an attractive example of decorative silverwork.
Suitable as a serving dish, bonbon dish, table centrepiece or collector's piece.
Details
- Object: Decorative / serving dish
- Material: Silver
- Form: Scallop shell
- Decoration: Engraved foliate and scroll motifs
- Handle: Raised shell-form handle with seashell finial
- Base: Decorative feet
- Style: Ornate / historicist silverwork
Dimension: 27.5x17cm
Height: 9.0cm
Weight: 493.00g
Condition
Good antique condition with signs of age and use, including light surface scratches, small marks, oxidation/tarnishing and minor irregularities consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
493 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title additional information
Sculptural Shell
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
27.5 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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