Large Ornate Center Piece Bowl 800 Silver Bird Lion Head and Cornucopia 1890

Continental 800 silver ornate partially gilt center piece bowl decorated with figural Repousse birds and cornucopias, c.1890. This magnificent bowl is 16 1/4" long, 10 1/4" wide, 5 1/2" tall and weighs 672 grams or 21.6 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.