{"product_id":"bol-de-presentation-floral","title":"Floral Serving Bowl – Forbes Silver Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Forbes Silver Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Meriden, Connecticut, \u003cstrong\u003eForbes Silver Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eMeriden Britannia Company\u003c\/em\u003e and its affiliated companies, which merged in 1898 to form \u003cem\u003eInternational Silver Company\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Antiquités Bolduc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62931190317427,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0505\/9955\/files\/20260602_3083.jpg?v=1781027921","url":"https:\/\/www.lesantiquitesbolduc.com\/en\/products\/bol-de-presentation-floral","provider":"Les Antiquités Bolduc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}