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Fruit bowl or ornamental centerpiece with handles, made in Spanish sterling silver .925. The upper cup has a festooned or fluted cup shape with a bell-shaped profile and carved undulations.

The most outstanding element of the foot structure is the anthropomorphic/mythological figures in the form of fish with scales or stylized dolphins with mouths resting on the base and tails supporting the vessel.

This motif is a classic of Neoclassical and Neobaroque metalwork.

It features two side handles worked with volutes and entwined acanthus leaves.

Pay special attention to the photographs as they form part of the description.

Dimensions: 29 cm long x 19 cm high x 21 cm diameter.

Weight: 310 g.

Frutero o centro de mesa ornamental con asas fabricado en plata de ley española .925. La copa superior tiene forma de copa festoneada o acanalada con perfil acampanado y ondulaciones labradas.

El elemento más destacado de la estructura del pie son las figuras antropomórficas/mitológicas con forma de peces con escamas o delfines estilizados con las bocas apoyadas en la base y colas sosteniendo el recipiente.

Este motivo es un clásico de la orfebrería neoclásica y neobarroca.

Dispone de dos asas laterales trabajadas con volutas y hojas de acanto enrolladas.

Presten especial atención a las fotografías pues forman parte de la descripción.

Dimensiones: 29 cm largo x 19 cm alto x 21 cm diámetro.

Peso: 310 g.

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Centrepiece - neobaroque fruit bowl - .925 silver

Spain - 1950-1960

Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)

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This Spanish .925 silver Neo-Baroque fruit bowl, dating from 1950–1960, has a fluted bowl, acanthus-scroll handles and stylised fish figures supporting the stem, and weighs 310 g.

Centrepiece - neobaroque fruit bowl - .925 silver

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This Spanish .925 silver Neo-Baroque fruit bowl, dating from 1950–1960, has a fluted bowl, acanthus-scroll handles and stylised fish figures supporting the stem, and weighs 310 g.

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