Chinese Gorgeous Pumpkin Form Covered Sweetmeats Dish Applied Leaves & Insects
THIS LOT IS FOR A LOVELY CHINESE STERLING SILVER COVERED LOBED PUMPKIN FORM SWEETMEATS DISH MADE IN CHINA, I BELIEVE AROUND 1900. THIS PIECE IS A CLASSIC PUMPKIN FORM BODY WITH APPLIED LEAVES, VINES AND TENDRILS AS WELL AS A DRAGONFLY, BUTTERFLY AND A GRASSHOPPER. INSIDE IT HAS A FOOTED UNDER TRAY SUPPORTING A CENTRAL ROUND DISH SURROUNDED BY SEVERAL OTHER SIDE DISHES. I THINK MY PHOTOGRAPHS DO A GOOD JOB OF SHOWING ALL OF THESE DETAILS. THIS PIECE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A GREAT PATINA. IT MEASURES 10 3/4″ IN DIAMETER X 6 1/2″ TALL, WEIGHS 70.5 TROY OUNCES AND HAS NEVER BEEN MONOGRAMED OR ENGRAVED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Check out my other items – opens in a new window or tab. I look forward to doing business with you too. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Boxes”. The seller is “vincentcallahan” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Chinese
- Pattern: Repousse
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Style: Aesthetic Movement
- Maker: Adie Brothers
- Age: 1900-1940