Faux Bamboo Serveware Appraisal

Vintage Italian Faux-Bamboo Silver-Plated and Pressed Glass Serving Dish

This is a vintage circular serving dish or nut bowl featuring a clear pressed glass insert housed within a silver-plated metal frame. The frame is designed in a Hollywood Regency 'faux-bamboo' style, characterized by textured nodes and a tubular structure that mimics natural bamboo stalks. It includes two integrated bracket-style handles similarly styled in the bamboo motif. The glass insert features a detailed sunburst or starburst pattern on the base with faceted, diamond-cut geometric patterns radiating up the sides to create a reflective, crystalline effect. The silver-plating exhibits a warm patina with visible tarnishing in the crevices of the bamboo joints and along the rim, which is consistent with its age and Italian origin. The metal shows minor surface wear and oxidation, while the glass appears structurally sound without significant chips or cracks visible. Based on the craftsmanship and Hollywood Regency aesthetic, this piece likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s-1970s). The combination of the rigid geometric glass and the organic metallic frame provides a high-quality decorative contrast typical of high-end Italian mid-century hollowware.