Italian Modernist Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish

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 remains (light wear to the exterior/spots of tarnish to the interior). Measures: height: 7" (2" without lid) x diameter: 8" Stamped 'silver plated.'