A dramatic statement serving piece from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring a large iridescent mother-of-pearl bowl with brass ferrule and turned bone handle. These multi-piece shell utensils were popular entertaining accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Approx. size: ~10 in long × 4 in wide (estimated from photos — message us for exact measurements)
Condition: Sold as found — please see all photos. The shell bowl shows visible chips along the edges and scattered spotting; rust/oxidation visible on the brass ferrule and back hardware; patina consistent with age and use. A beautiful piece with the character of its era.
