Presented is a fine quality, large and flamboyant silver bowl made by a highly talented designer and craftsman in Italy some time in the 1950's. The bowl is oblong with dramatic scallop shaping, all hand-hammered around the bowl. The handles are graduated circular beads and the feet are substantial balls as well. Be aware that you may need a lot of fruit to fill this bowl. In fact, your Yorkipoo, Bichon Frise or ten pound kitty may be able to hide in it completely! Filled with ice, you could display six bottled waters, beers or other chilled beverages in this bowl for your guests!
The bowl is marked on the underside with the Italian government mark and 800, indicating the Italian standard for silver purity. The condition is excellent, with minor surface wear. There are no dents, no splits, no breaks, and no repairs. There is one trivial ding, less than 3 mm (just over 1/16th inch) in size, visible only on the inside.
The bowl measures over 17 1/2 inches long, handle to handle, 7 inches tall to tops of handles. The flat bottom of the bowl measures 8 5/8 by 5 5/8 inches, with 4 1/2 to 5 inch high sides.
