A vintage silver-plated pedestal bowl featuring an intricate openwork body, ornate scrolling decoration and a wide, scalloped rim. The pierced design creates an interplay of light and shadow, while the raised baluster-style stem and circular foot give the bowl an elegant, balanced silhouette.
The underside is stamped “EPNS” (electroplated nickel silver), indicating a nickel-silver base metal with a silver-plated finish. With its decorative fretwork and substantial weight, this piece makes an appealing centrepiece for a dining table, sideboard or display cabinet.
Details
Period: Mid-20th century, estimated c.1930s–1960s
Material: EPNS (electroplated nickel silver)
Height: Approx. 15 cm
Bowl diameter: Approx. 22 cm
Base diameter: Approx. 11.2 cm
Weight: Approx. 750 g
Mark: EPNS stamp to underside
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and areas of dark oxidation, particularly within the recessed decoration. Some silver plating has worn away, revealing the base metal beneath in places. Surface marks and variations in the finish are consistent with age and use.
A vintage silver-plated pedestal bowl featuring an intricate openwork body, ornate scrolling decoration and a wide, scalloped rim. The pierced design creates an interplay of light and shadow, while the raised baluster-style stem and circular foot give the bowl an elegant, balanced silhouette.
The underside is stamped “EPNS” (electroplated nickel silver), indicating a nickel-silver base metal with a silver-plated finish. With its decorative fretwork and substantial weight, this piece makes an appealing centrepiece for a dining table, sideboard or display cabinet.
Details
Period: Mid-20th century, estimated c.1930s–1960s
Material: EPNS (electroplated nickel silver)
Height: Approx. 15 cm
Bowl diameter: Approx. 22 cm
Base diameter: Approx. 11.2 cm
Weight: Approx. 750 g
Mark: EPNS stamp to underside
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and areas of dark oxidation, particularly within the recessed decoration. Some silver plating has worn away, revealing the base metal beneath in places. Surface marks and variations in the finish are consistent with age and use.
