Minerva stamped, engraved and cut-out serving...?

[polrobin]

I have no idea what this is. 6" long object. Overall picture:

Hopefully you can see how the artwork is gold and silver.

Detail of ornate bit:


Reverse (smooth back):


Minerva (post 1838 is my guess) stamp (Minerva inside cartouche) on right side of "bowl" area:


Unidentifiable diamond-shaped stamp on left side of "bowl" area:


Anyone ever seen one like this? I couldn't even begin to describe it online. Thanks.

Polly

[dragonflywink]

Pretty - I'd guess a petit four server.

~Cheryl

[polrobin]

Pretty - I'd guess a petit four server.

~Cheryl

Ooh, hadn't thought of that one. Cool.