French Silver bowl

By madrona, 14 December, 2011
Description

Quite heavy, tarnishing looks like silver.  Swirl pattern is well etched into it.  Sits flat on table with 1 3/4 in. round opening on top.  On flat bottom has "082" stamped into it.  Can barely make out four seams on the sides and a seam on the rim where it is joined but is all very finely finished.  Have no clue what it is or how old it is or what it is worth.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Metal, think it's silver
Distinguishing marks
082 stamped on bottom, swirl pattern on sides
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
4 1/4 in. wide x 2 1/4 in. tall
Date Period
Don't know
Weight
Maybe a pound, it's heavy for its size.
History
Bought it in Paris in the early 1990s. Have no idea what it is, friend always used it as an ashtray.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Don't remember
For Sale?
Yes
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