{"product_id":"antique-french-silver-plated-punch-bowl-19th-century","title":"Antique French Silver-Plated Punch Bowl with Ornate Handles, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique French silver-plated punch bowl dating to the 19th century, with elaborate scrolling handles, classical detailing and a beautifully aged finish. Its generous rounded bowl sits on a raised pedestal, with decorative egg-and-dart borders around the rim and foot. The ornate handles feature acanthus leaf decoration and turned central grips, giving the piece a particularly striking silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver plating has worn over time, revealing warm copper tones beneath, especially around the decorative borders, handles and pedestal. The surface has developed a varied patina, with areas of tarnishing, scratches and wear that reflect its age and history. The interior retains a reflective silver-coloured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used as a punch bowl or champagne cooler, this substantial piece would make a beautiful centrepiece for a dining table or sideboard. Its generous proportions also make it ideal for decorative arrangements or displaying seasonal greenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears two stamped marks, including a maker's punch featuring a hand motif and a separate mark appearing to read '20ME'. The maker has not been identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003e19th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003cem\u003eSilver-plate on copper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003cem\u003eIts ornate handles and pedestal base\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAntique French Silver-Plated Punch Bowl with Ornate Handles Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth: 9.5” \/ 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth (including handles): 13.8\" \/ 35cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 7.7” \/ 19.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 4.2 lbs \/ 1.9kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCondition: \u003cspan\u003eAntique condition, with wear to the silver plating, areas of exposed copper, tarnishing and surface scratches. There is also a dent to the inside. Please refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60315714224473,"sku":"868","price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/868n-antique-silver-plated-punch-bowl-full-view.jpg?v=1793552379","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/pt\/products\/antique-french-silver-plated-punch-bowl-19th-century","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}