{"product_id":"sculptural-silver-form-swan-jardiniere-20th-century-portugal","title":"Sculptural Silver Form Swan Jardinière - 20th Century - Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and highly sculptural silver-plated swan-form vessel, executed in Portugal with exceptional attention to naturalistic detail. This rare piece functions beautifully as a champagne cooler, centerpiece bowl, or jardinière—its dramatic silhouette and richly worked surface elevating it far beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe swan’s elongated neck curves gracefully forward, leading into a deeply chased body adorned with intricately layered featherwork. Each plume is rendered with remarkable precision, catching light across the silvered surface and developing a nuanced patina over time. The interior basin is generously scaled, making it ideal for entertaining or decorative planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped to the underside “Silver Plated – Made in Portugal,” a mark associated with high-quality European decorative metalwork of the mid-20th century. Pieces of this scale and sculptural ambition are seldom encountered, particularly in such a commanding and intact form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth functional and ornamental, it embodies the tradition of grand European tableware—where utility meets theatrical presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.5” L × 11” W × 11” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and patina to the silver plate, contributing to its depth and character. Minor surface variation consistent with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45765224923322,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/6FEA224A-8BB4-489D-9933-12A6C75B8D7F.jpg?v=1775745494","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/sculptural-silver-form-swan-jardiniere-20th-century-portugal","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}