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Description
A 2 piece metalic object of unknown origin and purpose.
A single lower piece consisting of a dish and base:
The side of the dish curve upwards and slightly outwards. The dish section is comprised of ornate shapes that resemble flowers or Macintosh style lines, made of holes through which light casts complex, tree or vine like shadows on the surface beneath. The base is solid metal (no holes) and features a a stylised screw or pin in the centre, yet strangely this seems to serve no purpose: It does not fix the dish to the base as these are a single piece of metal, nor does it secure the lower piece to the 'flute' piece rising from the centre of the dish. The circumference of the dish is approximately 15cm.
A single upper piece 'flute':
This secures to the centre of the dish by screwing in from above. It does not attach to the pin/screw on the underside of the dish/base. The flute splits into several chutes, curving outwards towards the top, with a 2cm gap at between chutes at the top. It would be large enough to hold a single flower. There are some very small and almost illegible markings on two sides of the flute. On one side is an 'R' followed by a small 'w' or 'm' above a dash or line, followed by the number '5' or '6', followed by an '8' or '9', then 2039.
Category
Metalware
Medium
silver or silver plated
Distinguishing marks
Unidentified marks on one side of central 'flute', On other side an 'R' followed by a small 'w' or 'm' over a dash, followed by a '6' or '5', followed by an '8' or '9', followed by 2039
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Circumference of dish approx 15cm. Height 10cm approx
Date Period
1950s?
Weight
unknown
History
Found in and bought from a charity shop.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
£10 (GBP)
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