Mid-Century Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving / Candy Dish

Description

Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a squash.
This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France at the time.
Though shallow, this piece can additionally hold ice to stylishly refresh a drink or enhance any tabletop decor.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural stem that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Newly polished; only light wear (patina/spots of tarnish) remain.
Measures: diameter: 8" x height: 7"/2" (without top)
Stamped 'silver plated.'

SKU IBSP2

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Newly polished; only light wear (patina/spots of tarnish) remain.

Dimensions:
Height: 7 in.
Width: 8 in.
Depth: 8 in.

Category: Ice Buckets
Origin: Italy
Materials: Silver

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Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; Newly polished; only light wear (patina/spots of tarnish) remain.

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Mid-Century Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving / Candy Dish

Lot 1065

Estimate $460-$980

Feb 27, 2026, 8:25 PM EST

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