A silver plate chainlink footed bowl with removable floral centerpiece or rose bowl. This super quality and very rare piece is the perfect centerpiece to any dining table, sideboard or console. Very industrial in its design influence, it can sit in the most modern of environments. There is a pierced lid in the top which can be removed if it is simply required to be used as a decorative bowl. However, if used as a bowl to display flowers, the removable grill can be used to secure the stems of the flowers. There are eighteen holes in total, so a beautiful arrangement can be created with the space allowed.

This bowl is a continuation of a pattern that was introduced in the 1930/40's into certain pieces by Hermès, and was seen in a number of home pieces during this time, and later. There is no doubt that the influence in using the chainlink originated from the revolutionary French industrial designer; Jean Després. Després used chain in many of his home pieces and jewellery, ranging from cutleryto trays. There is no direct lineage to Hermès and Després, but his work during the early to mid twentieth century certainly inspired the designers at Hermès.

The bowl was made by the French manufacturers Ravinet D'Enfert for Hermès. They were large scale silversmiths in France and were contracted by Hermès to make home goods for the luxury atelier during the mid 20th Century.

The piece is fully signed on the base of the bowl, along with D'Enfert's makers mark. The quality and feel is of what has come to be expected of the brand, and the condition is excellent throughout. Made in France, circa 1960's.