Silver Stone Handmade Silver Plated Hollowware Bowl Made in Italy
Hollowware (Bowl) · Silver Stone, known for producing decorative and functional silver-plated homeware and decorative articles crafted in Italy, featuring traditional Italian metalworking techniques.
Pattern: Generic decorative hollowware line, produced as part of Italian mid-to-late 20th-century decorative metalware exports.
Type
Hollowware (Bowl)
Maker
Silver Stone, known for producing decorative and functional silver-plated homeware and decorative articles crafted in Italy, featuring traditional Italian metalworking techniques.
Material
Silver Plated (EPNS or silver-plated base metal such as brass or nickel-silver), indicated by the wear-through showing base metal and the typical export labeling of Italian secondary silverplate makers.
Dimensions
Estimated diameter approximately 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) and height of 8 to 10 cm, typical for an individual decorative or serving bowl.
Description
An Italian-crafted silver-plated bowl by Silver Stone featuring a simple, rounded hollowware form. The base exhibits heavy scratches, tarnish, and wear around the foot rim alongside a partially preserved original gold and black foil export label that reads "SILVER STONE HAND MADE MADE IN ITALY". The interior and body offer a reflective silver surface that shows typical signs of age, use, and polishing friction.
Key Features
Retains its original paper/foil maker's label on the base, distinctive hand-made Italian hollowware designation, and classic mid-century rounded form.
Material & Composition
Silver Plated (EPNS or silver-plated base metal such as brass or nickel-silver), indicated by the wear-through showing base metal and the typical export labeling of Italian secondary silverplate makers.
Finish & Decoration
Polished mirror finish with utilitarian base finishing, featuring simple rounded mid-century modern aesthetic lines without complex chased or engraved decorative motifs.
Hallmarks & Stamps
A printed/applied foil or paper maker's label on the base reading "SILVER STONE / HAND MADE / MADE IN ITALY".
Construction Details
Likely spun or raised metal base with an applied foot ring and finished with a silver electroplate layer. Hand-finished attributes are indicated by the paper label.
Functional Features
Open hollowware bowl intended for functional table service, decorative display, or holding small household items.
Handle & Grip Details
No handles; uniform continuous rounded bowl form designed for perimeter gripping.
Craftsmanship Details
Demonstrates standard commercial Italian metal-spinning with secondary plating. The finish relies on hand-buffing, though the underlying base preparation shows utilitarian rather than master-craftsman refinement.
Authentication Indicators
Authentication relies primarily on the presence of the original export foil label rather than traditional metal punch hallmarks, which is standard for mid-century mass-export silver-plated items from Italy.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Italy, capitalizing on traditional Italian artisanal metal-spinning and plating workshops.
Era & Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1960s-1980s), consistent with post-war Italian decorative metalware export styles.
Age Estimate
Circa 1960s to 1980s, inferred from the style of the foil identification label and surface wear characteristics.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the post-war popularity of Italian decorative arts and tableware exports in global households, symbolizing accessible elegance during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good condition. The base shows heavy surface scratching, oxidation, tarnish, residue buildup, and wear-through to the base metal around the foot rim. The interior and main body retain decent polish with minor hairline scratches from use. Grade: Fair/Used.
Value Estimate
Low market value, typically ranging from $15 to $45 USD depending on the current local demand for vintage Italian decorative homeware and overall cosmetic condition.
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with a mild liquid dish soap and warm water using a soft sponge to preserve the remaining foil label. Use a non-abrasive silver polish cream cautiously on the silvered surfaces, avoiding direct contact with the paper label.
Similar Pieces
Similar Italian silver-plated bowls and decorative hollowware produced by brands such as Argenteria creations, Greggio, or Uno A Erre, though typically distinguished by stamped maker's marks.
Interesting Facts
Many Italian workshops during the post-war economic boom produced extensive lines of decorative silver-plated items utilizing foil stickers rather than permanent metal stamps for international export markets.
Notes
This is silver