Centrepiece - Silver

Splendid and refined flower-shaped centerpiece dish (low stand), entirely handmade using the intricate technique of silver filigree. The piece features exceptionally rich openwork, with spiral motifs, botanical details, and roses inside each lobe, arranged radially around a central geometric medallion. The piece has no assay marks, a very common feature of period filigree from this region, since the delicacy of the pattern left no flat surfaces for stamping. However, the metal was successfully tested with a chemical reagent on a touchstone, confirming that it is solid silver.

Technical details:
Material: Solid silver (tested)
Hallmarks: None
Total weight: 153 grams
Maximum diameter: 20 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Period/Origin: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1940, Eurasian / Ottoman manufacture)

Condition of the piece (Flaws):
Period piece showing normal signs of age and use. As visible in the detailed photographs, the piece has some structural flaws: an old repair solder joint on the upper rim (between two petals) and some losses, with breaks in the fine silver wirework inside one of the radial sections. The piece retains all of its antique and collectible charm.