Decorative Silver-Plated Dish with Gilt Turtle Figure, 1950s

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Charming silver-plated shallow dish featuring a sculptural gilt turtle at its center. The turtle is finely detailed with textured legs … Read more Charming silver-plated shallow dish featuring a sculptural gilt turtle at its center. The turtle is finely detailed with textured legs and an ornate shell decorated with engraved concentric motifs and pierced openings, giving the piece a whimsical yet elegant decorative character. The contrast between the warm gold-tone turtle and cool silver-tone dish creates a refined mixed-metal appearance. Suitable as a trinket dish, vide-poche, decorative tabletop accent, or collector’s object. Vintage condition with visible tarnish, surface scratches, oxidation, and wear consistent with age and use. The gilt turtle retains a bright finish with minor rubbing in places. Structurally sound. See less