The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A large hand crafted round English silver dish – a fine example of the Art Deco genre
The bowl of the dish is softly hammered – a finish that can only be done by hand
The green handles are bakelite
Touch the link to learn more about this state of the art material in 1931 when this dish was made
The green of the handles make this very much a designer item – almost certainly specially commissioned
The criss cross handles is also featured in the design on the base
Someone thought long and hard when designing this dish
Fine weight and condition
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low