Neo-Baroque Silver Plated Centerpiece with Dolphins and Shells - 1930s

Three-compartment shell-shaped centerpiece in neo-baroque style with nautical theme. This service piece, dating from the 1930s, features an ornamental central axis with a double intertwined dolphin figure that serves as a functional handle.

History of the object: The design is inspired by the European neo-baroque style of the interwar period, which revived classic marine decorative elements from the 18th century. Dolphins and shells were recurring motifs in the silversmithing intended for refined table service of the time.

Details and condition:
- Period: 1930s
- Technique: Cast and silver-plated metal
- Total diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches)
- Height: 15 cm (5.9 inches)
- Dimensions of each shell: 13 x 12 cm (5.1 x 4.7 inches)
- Material: Silver-plated metal
- Condition: Preserved in good structural condition. It shows a natural oxidation patina and signs of wear in the silver plating (pitting) consistent with its age, visible mainly inside the bowls.

Application and value: Object of decorative value for collectors of antique tableware or for integration into nautical and classic style interiors.