This mid 20th century solid brass lion head pedestal bowl is a large centerpiece with cast lion heads, drop ring handles, deep fluting, and a raised pedestal base.
The bowl is structurally solid and displays well, with minor pitting, dark oxidation spots, fingerprint tarnish, and surface scratches visible across the reflective brass.
The scalloped rim, beaded edge, fluted body, and lion head handles fit a Hollywood Regency and Classic Revival setting on a dining table, mantel, sideboard, or console.
Details
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Item: Solid brass pedestal centerpiece bowl
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Item Type: Pedestal centerpiece bowl with lion head ring handles
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Era: Mid 20th century
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Materials: Solid brass
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Color: Warm brass gold with darker areas of patina
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark. Underside is unmarked
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Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
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Style: Hollywood Regency and Classic Revival aesthetic
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Dimensions: Approximately 13 1/2 inches in diameter and 7 inches tall. Base is approximately 5 inches in diameter. Product weight is 2 pounds 13 ounces
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Special Features: Cast lion head mounts with drop ring handles, deep interior fluting, scalloped rim with beaded edging, raised pedestal base, and circular machining rings visible underneath
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: This bowl remains structurally solid and suitable for display, with age related surface wear that does not interfere with its form or decorative details.
- The cast lion heads retain strong facial detail, and both drop ring handles remain attached.
- The scalloped rim, beaded border, deep fluting, and pedestal form remain clearly defined.
- The bowl stands securely on its pedestal base and has a substantial 2 pound 13 ounce weight.
Issues / Wear
- Minor pitting and scattered dark oxidation spots are visible on the brass surface.
- Fingerprint tarnish, light scratches, rubbing, and uneven patina are visible inside and outside the bowl.
- The highly reflective finish shows surface marks more readily under strong light.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
Large brass centerpiece bowls with classical animal mounts brought traditional motifs into mid century interiors. This piece combines that formal influence with the bold scale and reflective surface associated with Hollywood Regency decorating.
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Please Note
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