Vintage silver plate footed dish — a small but commanding piece with a bold graphic presence. The alternating black and cream inlaid border (likely ebony or horn and bone) creates a striking checkerboard sunburst pattern that feels at once Victorian and thoroughly modern — the kind of piece that draws immediate comparisons to MacKenzie-Childs.
Three ornate lion’s paw claw-and-ball feet with fan and shell detailing above each foot elevate the dish with a confident, furniture-quality flourish. The polished silver-plate interior is shallow and open — ideal as a trinket tray, ring dish, small catchall, or decorative accent on a vanity, desk, or styled shelf.
The underside shows heavy tarnish consistent with age — the display side presents beautifully. Likely English or Continental silverplate, late Victorian to Edwardian era or quality mid-century reproduction.
Key Features
Silver-plated metal round footed dish
Alternating black (ebony/horn) and cream (bone-tone) inlaid checkerboard border. Can not confirm these materials.
Three ornate lion’s paw claw-and-ball feet with fan/shell detail
Polished silver-plate interior
Victorian to Edwardian style — English or Continental silverplate
Bold MacKenzie-Childs adjacent aesthetic
Dimensions (approximate):
Diameter: ~5.5"
Height (with feet): ~1.5"
Perfect for:
Vanity or dresser trinket tray
Ring or jewelry dish
Desk or office catchall
Styled shelf or maximalist vignette
Condition & Disclaimer:
No dents or structural damage
Great vintage/antique condition: display side presents well with light scratching and age tarnish to the silver-plate interior. Underside shows heavy oxidation and tarnish consistent with age — does not affect display.
Inlay border is intact with minor age wear
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