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Rococco revival hemispherical bowl with 12 uneven flutes, each flute conforming with the pedestal foot. Rim is draping and downturned. 10 of the flutes are machine engraved with vertical floral patterns. The two remaining flutes, which are wider in size, are engraved with a larger floral pattern.
bowls (vessels)
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
floral patterns
Rococo Revival
Silver
Rococo Revival
Stipple Engraved
Floral
BOWL
Engraved in script and enclosed in a cartouche is an: M.
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
5.625 x 5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1447
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