The three-legged stand seems to be a chrome finish or perhaps silverplate over base metal. Each leg features a lion's head at the top with scroll work around it, and a clawed foot at the bottom. The legs have a Queen Anne or cabriolet style curve to them, making this an exceptionally pretty and graceful piece.

There is no damage of any kind to the two bowls -- no cracks, nicks or even scratching. There is a slight roughness on the inside lip of the clear glass lid which may be a manufacturing defect or may have occured from improper storage. It can be felt but is seen only on very close examination. The metal base has a bit of discoloration due to age, but no damage. This is a splendid and unusual set that I have not found listed in any reference book and that you are sure not to find in your neighbor's china cabinet!

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