Dolphin Shell Covered Pedestal Bowl Italian 800 Silver 1900

Italian 800 standard silver covered pedestal oval serving bowl having an overall fish scale surface with shell handles, a Dolphin finial on the lid and a conforming oval base with dolphin and shell supports, c.1900. This truly elegant and nicely detailed serving bowl is 4 3/4" across the handles, 5 1/4" tall, 4" long, 3" wide and 2 3/8" deep, weighing 245 grams or 7.9 ozs. Troy. The interior is gilt and the underside is marked with a cauldron, flanked by the number 800. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.