{"product_id":"reed-barton-iris-silver-plate-server","title":"Reed \u0026 Barton Iris Silver Plate Server","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as presented; to be candled by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/salvagebohemia.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvage Bohemia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 42 oz wax pour • $2.30 per oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully sculptural \u003cb\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton silver-plated centerpiece bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, model No. 937, designed with sweeping handles and beautifully modeled \u003cb\u003eiris blossoms and foliage\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe low, broad bowl is surrounded by sinuous botanical ornament, with large iris blossoms emerging in relief from the sides and continuing into the base. Curving handles rise from either end like stems, their fluid lines terminating in small flower buds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of naturalistic flowers, elongated curving lines and asymmetrical botanical forms gives the piece a strong \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau character\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly in the way the ornament seems to grow organically from the structure rather than simply being applied to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe underside is marked \u003cb\u003e“Med. \u0026amp; Plated by Reed \u0026amp; Barton \/ Taunton, Mass. \/ No. 937,”\u003c\/b\u003e identifying it as an American silver-plated piece by Reed \u0026amp; Barton. The company was one of the major American silver manufacturers based in Taunton, Massachusetts, producing both sterling and plated hollowware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally made as a \u003cb\u003eserving or centerpiece bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, its shallow, generous proportions make it especially beautiful repurposed as a candle vessel. After the candle is finished, the piece remains a collectible Reed \u0026amp; Barton vessel that can return to use as a decorative centerpiece or serving piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Taunton, Massachusetts, USA, Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition with light signs of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402481791063,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A98522.jpg?v=1791005254","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/reed-barton-iris-silver-plate-server","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}