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Tapio Wirkkala Finnish Silver Leaf Shape Handled Bon Bon Dish

$883.52
£645
€756.71
CA$1,210.25
A$1,349.57
CHF 704.15
MX$16,559.69
NOK 8,962.66
SEK 8,491.93
DKK 5,647.57
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About the Item

A stunning mid-century Finnish silver leaf shaped handled bon bon dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) dated 1965. The dish is of a simple leaf shaped design formed like a heart with a raised rim and with a central ridge with a raised stalk handle. The dish has Finnish silver hallmarks applied along the back edge including date marks for 1965. The dish also has an incised TW monogram signature. In good condition.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.47 in (6.25 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MT213051stDibs: LU1328225612562

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