An exquisite covered bowl in European porcelain, lavishly decorated with polychrome floral bouquets and elegant gilt ornamentation, presented in a beautifully detailed chased gilt-metal / ormolu mount. The pierced gallery band, scrolling handles, raised footed stand and finial give this piece the grand, salon-style presence associated with late 19th-century / Belle Époque taste.
A particularly charming detail: the interior is also finished with a delicate painted bouquet, showing the quality of this decorative object from every angle. The base bears a visible “Déposé” marking (registered design), and the piece comes from a Portuguese solar (manor house) collection.
Provenance / Documentation
This piece was professionally appraised in Lisbon in 1983 by Leiria & Nascimento Lda. – Casa Liquidadora, described as:
“Covered bowl in European porcelain, decorated with coloured floral motifs and gold ornaments, with stand, mounts, handles and finial in gilt metal”, and valued at 6,500 escudos (documentation available).
Condition
Overall good antique condition, with light wear consistent with age
Small chip inside the lid, not visible from the outside when closed
Gilt-metal mounts show gentle age patina, consistent with an antique piece
Measurements
Diameter: 16 cm
Height: 22 cm
Width incl. handles: 22 cm
Weight: 1,241 g (1.241 kg)
Dating (best, safe listing wording)
Late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1880–1920), based on style and the “Déposé” marking.
