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Item Overview:
Up for sale is a beautifully hand-embossed traditional vintage footed bowl/vessel. This piece features intricate hand-hammered floral paneling and geometric patterns, making it a stunning display piece for collectors of North African or Middle Eastern metalware.
Hallmarks & Markings:
The underside of the bowl features exceptionally crisp, clear artisan stamps:
- Maker\'s Logo: A distinct prancing horse emblem enclosed with the French text \"LE CHEVAL\".
- Workshop Signature: Stamped in Arabic script \"حميد للفضة\" (Hameed for Silver).
- Artisan Guarantee: Stamped in a rectangular cartouche \"فضة حرة\" (Fidda Hurra / Traditional pure silver artisan mark).
Total Weight: 190.22 Grams (Verified on a digital scale, see photos)
Design: Hand-embossed panels with a flared footed baseCondition: Excellent vintage condition with an authentic, unpolished patina. No major dents or structural damage.⚠️ IMPORTANT BUYER NOTE & DISCLAIMER:
This vintage item is being sold strictly as a decorative estate collectible based on its exquisite craftsmanship and the visible artisan maker marks shown in the photographs.
Because I do not possess professional laboratory testing equipment or chemical assay kits, the exact precious metal purity has NOT been chemically verified or acid-tested by the seller. It is listed and sold STRICTLY AS-IS and UNTESTED. Please review the high-resolution photos of the stamps, weight, and condition to determine the value and your own purchase comfort level before buying. All sales are final on this untested collectible piece.