Solid Silver Four-legged Torso Vegetable Dish, Germany, Circa 1920

Solid silver quadripod torso vegetable dish, Germany, circa 1920 Small solid silver vegetable dish or candy dish, oval in shape with a gadrooned swollen body, resting on four volute feet. The domed lid, also gadrooned, is topped with a foliate handle grip. The whole has a so-called "torso" decoration of late rocaille inspiration, typical of certain German historicist models of the early 20th century. The format, both ornamental and functional, allows for versatile use: small vegetable dish, candy dish or table sugar bowl. Hallmarked "835" for solid silver at 835 thousandths, with crowned W maker's mark. work of the Silesian workshops active in the years 1910–1920). Good general condition, without deformation or shock. Refined decorative piece, evoking a miniature soup tureen, both decorative and usable. Characteristics: Solid silver 835 thousandths (hallmarked) Weight: 592 grams Dimensions: 15 x 11.5 x 13 cm Period: circa 1920 Origin: Germany Use: miniature vegetable dish / candy dish / sugar bowl