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Indian Figural Silver Plated Fruit Bowl, Circa 1880's

Creator: Middletown Plate Co.
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Fruit bowl is marked “Middletown Plate Quadruple hard white metal #985”, obviously manufactured by the “Middletown Plate Company” Circa 1880’s. They opened up for business in Middletown, Connecticut in 1864. Piece is in excellent all original condition with the silver plate strong and intact, with no dents or gouges. Some pitting to interior of bowl. Rare and highly desirable subject matter depicting an American Indian in his native dress leaning over the bowl and waving to his cherub like child on the other side of the bowl opening. Nice engraving and chafing throughout. Unique piece of Art of The American West.

Note images of ships at base.

Dimensions: 13” long x 13” high x 11-3/8” wide.

Provenance: Western Art Collection of Clive Devenish.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver Plate.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880's.
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	122147

Dimensions

W.	11.38 in;	H.	13 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	28.91 cm;	H.	33.02 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clive Devenish Antiques has been specializing in antique mechanical banks, toys, decorative arts, and 18th and 19th century furniture for over 40 years. For more information, contact 510.414.4545 or email clivedevenishantiques@comcast.net.

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