Featured Silver pierced footed bowl with glass insert.

Discussion in 'Silver' started by daveydempsey, Feb 13, 2022.

  1. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I'm sure this bowl never started out like it is.
    Anyone know, what , why , when ?

    It has a glass insert that fits perfectly.

    The inside base of the bowl has a round insert that has been soldered in and is not silver.

    The outer base has a larger more oval insert again soldered and not silver with two holes drilled into it.

    The item test positive for silver and I think the marks might have been where the inserts have been put in.

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    daveydempsey, Feb 13, 2022
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  2. popsycat

    popsycat Well-Known Member

    Davey, does it look like a pyrex bowl? Pyrex did a range of serving dishes with metal mounts. If so, should have a lid. Not sure without seeing it first hand.
     
    popsycat, Feb 14, 2022
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It is thick glass but no markings.
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 14, 2022
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Just had another thought, the area that has been covered with the soldered piece might have been already open for use with a candle or burner to keep food or liquid warm, but I've never seen a silver one.
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 14, 2022
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  5. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    Based on the size, I think it would make a beautiful wine coaster. You could see if a wine bottle fits into it. BTW, was watching 60 Minutes last night and they had a segment on the emerging wine business in England which has very good growth potential. Climate change is driving temps up which favors English grapes and disfavors French grapes. It was very interesting.
     
    ola402, Feb 14, 2022
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  6. lvetterli

    lvetterli Well-Known Member

    I think this is the candle base to a casserole. Ceramic covered dish fits directly over the vented bottom. I don't think the glass belongs at all. My mom had one like this. I may be way off base but that's what my head says.

    Linda
     
    lvetterli, Feb 14, 2022
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  7. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious: you made my day.
     
    Fid, Feb 15, 2022
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