King's House - Centrepiece - Metal, Silverplated - Centrepiece in Sheffield

King's House – Sheffield Collection – Large centrepiece in silver-plated metal with decorative handles Elegant centrepiece in silver-plated metal, made for the King's House – Sheffield Collection, as documented by the mark on the bottom. The item features a wide oval basket with a wavy profile, enriched along the edge with elaborated floral and vegetal motifs in relief. The structure is completed by four ornamental feet and two arcuate, crossed handles, decorated with scrolls, leaves and small flowers. Particularly striking, the centrepiece evokes the forms of traditional English silverware in a neorococo taste, reinterpreted in a more recent decorative production. Its generous dimensions and the richness of the decorations make it suitable as a centrepiece, display element or furnishing accessory for classic and vintage environments. **Technical characteristics** - Manufacturer / Trade mark: King's House - Collection: Sheffield Collection - Type: decorative centrepiece - Material: silver-plated metal - Shape: oval with a shaped edge - Decorations: floral and botanical motifs in relief - Handles: two, arched and crossed - Base: four ornamental supports - Dimensions: 30.5 × 24.5 × 23 cm - Weight: 1,280 g - Estimated period: late 20th century - Style: neorococo - Mark: present on the base **Conditions** The object presents vintage condition, with a seemingly intact structure and well-preserved decorations. Visible signs of use, surface scratches, oxidation and widespread alterations of the silver finish are present, particularly evident on the external surface of the basket and on the lower part. In several areas there are color variations and visible patches of the underlying metal, compatible with wear of the silvering. The conditions are documented in detail by the photographs, which are an integral part of the description. **Shipping** The item will be carefully and professionally packed, with impact-resistant materials appropriate for protecting the basket, handles and decorative elements. Tracked shipping.

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