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Silver Plated Shell Dish

France, 20th Century

$145

Vintage

Styling Essential

Sylvie Favorite

Found in Carpentras in Provence, this 1930s silver-plated dish would have been used for small things passed around the table - olives, sugared almonds, slices of fruit, or whatever the host had set out before a meal. In southern French homes, pieces like this were constantly in motion between kitchen and dining room. The form is simple: a shallow round dish with sculpted shell handles at each side, a small decorative flourish typical of early 20th-century tableware. Sylvie fills it with lemons or keeps it on the table to catch wine corks as the night goes on.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Most likely silver plate

  • Dimensions:

    1.5" H x 10" W x 7" D

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    My dear, this piece gleams! It may have patina spots, but we love it for its history and authenticity.

    All items are final sale.