Overview
This is an ornate, cast-metal serving spoon featuring a pierced bowl and a highly decorative handle laden with European heraldic symbols.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Italian Silver-Plated Pierced Pastry Server, c.1950-1970
Photo reference
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Story
Post-war Italy saw a massive boom in the production of 'Lo Stile Antico' (The Antique Style) metalware, created specifically for the influx of international tourists seeking a piece of Old World elegance.
Maker / Origin
While the specific workshop is not identified beyond the 'ITALY' stamp, this piece originates from the prolific metalworking regions of Northern or Central Italy.
Condition & Value
The plating shows visible wear and 'pitting' within the piercings and on the high points of the lion, where the base metal is beginning to show through. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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