{"product_id":"s","title":"Oval Silver-Plated Wire Fruit Bowl - Vintage Wire Mesh, Table Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval \u003cstrong\u003efruit bowl made of silver-plated wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, ring by ring joined to form a fine mesh: a strong braided rim on the outside, a radial net on the inside, converging in the middle to a braided rosette. Light as a basket, cool as metal – this \u003cstrong\u003evintage wire mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e brings structure and light to any set table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver-plated metal, woven and twisted from individual wires. The braided edge, spokes, and bottom rosette are crafted separately and then connected. No hallmark, brand, or manufacturer's details are visible on this piece – thus, the silver content and workshop remain unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUpper longitudinal diameter: 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUpper transverse diameter: 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated ca. 1960s to 1980s. The uniform wire thickness and regularly recurring braiding suggest serial handcraft rather than a piece from before 1925. Therefore, it is considered \u003cem\u003evintage\u003c\/em\u003e and explicitly not \u003cem\u003eantique\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStable and true to form, no loose or broken wires, no warping. The silver plating has aged unevenly: the outer braided rim has darkened and shows warm, coppery tones in places, while the bottom and inner spokes have remained bright and silvery. This contrast was deliberately left and not polished away. Fine scratches and tarnish marks are consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a fruit bowl for apples, citrus fruits, or grapes, as a bread basket, as storage for onions and garlic, for napkins, or as a purely decorative bowl. The open mesh allows air to circulate around the fruit and casts a delicate shadow pattern on light surfaces. Not dishwasher safe – please only wipe dry or clean briefly by hand. For moist or acidic foods, place a napkin or plate underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFound at the flea market in Heidenreichstein in the Waldviertel region. Unique item – the price is for 1 piece. Shipping from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeidenreichstein, among tables full of crockery that once had a home. The dark rim and bright center tell exactly where this bowl was touched for decades – silver forgets nothing. And when empty, it never truly looks empty, because the light still shines through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eBraided light on the table — Objects with soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405945577847,"sku":"20077","price":46.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Drahtschale_1.jpg?v=1787584802","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/s","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}