Vintage Silver-Plated Oval Serving Dish with Pierced Pattern Handles
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Condition Fine with marks indicative of both age and usage, mainly of surface scratches and light indentations.
This vintage serving dish is crafted from silver-plated metal. Dating back to the late 18th century, silver plating provided the aesthetic appeal of silver at a more affordable cost by coating a base metal, typically copper or brass, with a thin layer of silver. The dish features pierced pattern handles for both functionality and decoration, allowing for easy handling and serving of food while adding visual interest. Its rim is embellished with a beaded pattern, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Common imperfections such as surface scratches and light indentations are characteristic of its age and use, adding to its charm and authenticity. Versatile in its usage, this serving dish is suitable for a variety of occasions, from everyday family meals to formal dinners and gatherings. Its design and craftsmanship reflect a bygone era of elegant dining and sophisticated entertaining, despite lacking any identifiable maker's branding.
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