Apple-shaped sugar container with a leaf-shaped base, manufactured by the Meneses house in Spain during the 1960s.
Object History: Platería Meneses, established in Madrid in 1840, historically stood out as an official supplier to the Spanish Royal House. This naturalistic design is a representative example of the firm's production in the mid-20th century, utilizing casting and silver-plating techniques on high-quality alloys.
Technical Details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Silver plated (Alpaca) with engraved details
- Height: 10 cm (3.9 inches)
- Bowl Diameter: 12 cm (4.7 inches)
- Base Diameter: 17 cm (6.7 inches)
- Weight: 344 g (0.76 lbs)
- Capacity: 300 ml (10.1 oz)
- Material: Silver, Alpaca
- Condition: Very good vintage condition. The object retains its natural patina and shows superficial micro-scratches due to age, without dents or significant silver loss.
Use and Value: An item of interest for collectors of Spanish silverware and for interior decoration with authentic period pieces.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.