Floral Serving Bowl – Forbes Silver Co.

Superb silver-plated presentation bowl, made in the USA by Forbes Silver Co. The floral motifs adorning the bowl and its base are worked in distinct relief, creating a remarkable sculptural effect that catches the light and highlights the manufacturer's craftsmanship. About Forbes Silver Co. Founded in Meriden, Connecticut, Forbes Silver Co. was one of many silver manufacturers that established the city's reputation as America's silver plate capital in the late 19th century. It was part of the vast industrial ecosystem of Meriden Britannia Company and its affiliated companies, which merged in 1898 to form International Silver Company. Forbes Silver Co. was renowned for its quality decorative pieces — bowls, serving trays, vases, and tableware — often adorned with floral or naturalistic relief motifs, characteristic of American Victorian taste. Its productions are now sought after by collectors of antique American silver plate.