DepartmentLatin America

Filigree Bonbon Dish

NamePlate, Dish

DateLate 19th century

Place madeBuenos Aires, Argentina, South America

MediumMetal (Silver)

DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (2.2 x 14 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2009.29.24

DescriptionSmall silver filigree plate with large central floral or radiant design surrounded by pointed leaves which turn upwards at the end. There is a large central orb, and small silver balls between the rays near the center. Each ray ends with a ball which expands and is tipped with six smaller balls, surrounded by a point. The plate sits on three silver filigree legs.
While there is a strong tradition of filigree in decorative arts most of it was imported to Buenos Aires as there was not a strong local filigree making tradition. This plate was most likely made in portugal and then imported to Buenos Aires.