Late 20th Century Hammered Metal Moroccan Covered Food Warmer

Description

Wonderful large Moroccan food server and warmer, this piece measures 21" in diameter, and has a tall, pitched lid that lifts off. The metal is a coppery color under a silver that has aged and distressed with time. Heavy and substantial, it makes a piece of sculpture on a table, and is equally beautiful holding fruit, branches or alone!

Measurement and Condition

Metal has not been tested.

21" in diameter x 12" tall to top of knob, 4" deep in base
Weighs 9 pounds

Metal shows distressing with copper showing under silver. Minor dents from use, perhaps an old repair at edge (see photo).

Provenance: estate sale from couple who traveled extensively to Spain and Morocco 30-40 years ago.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Metal shows distressing with copper showing under silver. Minor dents from use, perhaps an old repair at edge (see photo).

Materials & Techniques:
Metal

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Metal shows distressing with copper showing under silver. Minor dents from use, perhaps an old repair at edge (see photo).

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

12 x 21 x 21 in

Late 20th Century Hammered Metal Moroccan Covered Food Warmer

Lot 0296

Estimate $75-$370

Oct 29, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT

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