{"product_id":"vintage-20th-c-english-silverplate-lion-head-champagne-bowl","title":"Vintage 20th c. English Silverplate Lion Head Champagne Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage English Champagne Bowl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evintage circa 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound in the French countryside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilverplated on copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeaturing lion head ring handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.25\" high x 10.75\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginally used as a champagne or punch bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless nod to European entertaining, this silverplate pedestal bowl features classic lion head ring handles and a softly scalloped rim—details that feel both refined and storied. Originally inspired by traditional punch bowls, it lends itself beautifully today as a champagne cooler or centerpiece, filled with fresh blooms or seasonal fruit. Effortlessly elegant, and made for gatherings that feel a little more special.\u2028\u003cem\u003eTrès classique.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eA brief history on silverplate punch bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilverplate punch bowls have their roots in the grand entertaining culture of the 18th and 19th centuries, when serving punch—a fashionable mixture of spirits, citrus, sugar, and spice—was a central ritual of social gatherings. Originally, wealthy households used solid silver bowls as a display of status and refinement. However, with the rise of Sheffield Plate in mid-18th century England—and later electroplating in the 19th century—these elegant forms became far more accessible. Silverplate allowed hosts to achieve the same luminous, formal look of solid silver at a fraction of the cost, making punch bowls a staple in both aristocratic and middle-class entertaining. Today, they remain beloved for their generous scale, decorative presence, and enduring association with hospitality and celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50481490428179,"sku":null,"price":548.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8553\/4483\/files\/IMG_0464.jpg?v=1776534008","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonblue.com\/products\/vintage-20th-c-english-silverplate-lion-head-champagne-bowl","provider":"Maison Blue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}