The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
It has been superbly made being in the form of a pair of cupped hands and the handle cast in the form of a grape vine, I suspect it was a church collection plate. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, a tiny patch of wear to the centre - see final photo. It measure approx. 8.5 inches (21.6cm) long by 5.5 inches (13.8cm) wide by 3.25 inches (8.2cm) to the top of the handle and weigh 350 grams. A super quality unusual piece.
The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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