A) Bulbous round bowl. Engraved floral decoration on side includes: iris, dogwood and plum. Single molding on the rim. B) Lid with a small loop handle of steel.
covered bowls
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
dogwood (wood)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
plum (fruit)
Silver
Stipple Engraved
Floral
Dogwood
Iris
Plum
BOWL
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
1971.1454A,B
Unknown
China
3.25 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1454AB
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