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Overview
A vintage brass pedestal bowl with a long, boat-shaped (navette) form and two cast scroll handles. Both the inside and the outside of the bowl are hand-hammered, giving a dimpled surface that catches the light. A flat rim with a copper-toned rolled edge runs around the bowl, and the handles curl up and outward at each end. The bowl rests on a short, stepped round pedestal foot. The finish is an unpolished golden-brown patina. It suits a sideboard, console table, desk or mantel, as a centerpiece or a catchall for keys and small items.
Background
Footed brass bowls in this boat shape were made as fruit, sweet and centerpiece dishes. The underside of the foot has a stamped round mark with an eagle at the center and partly legible lettering around it; the maker and country have not been identified. The bowl is formed from sheet brass, the handles are attached at the rim, and it is lightweight at about 12.8 oz.
Condition
Good vintage condition with no breaks or visible repairs. There is tarnish and uneven patina throughout, with water spots and darker areas inside the bowl and on the base, a small red paint spot on the rim, and some green verdigris where the handles meet the rim. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The bowl measures 4 x 12.5 x 5.8 inches (H x W x D), with the width measured handle to handle. It weighs about 12.8 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
