Nambé silver metal butterfly dish - New Mexico, USA 1960s

Vintage Nambé metal alloy butterfly dish, made in Sante Fe, New Mexico around the 1960s. 

BY NAMBÉ 573 markings impressed on the base referring to maker and style no. The piece is likely designed by Richard K. Thomas. This is a great mid century design with clean lines and an asymmetrical oval form, often referred to as the butterfly. Made from silver metal alloy the dish has a smooth surface with a beautiful shiny surface. Nambé alloy is a mix of 8 metals, designed to resist tarnish.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. This piece has developed a lovely patina over years of use, it shows wear with many small surface scratches and marks. See pictures for details. These marks add to the charm and character of the piece.

Measurements:
approx 5.2cm tall x 14cm wide x 9.7cm deep = approx 2" x 5.5" x 3.75"

If filled with heat-absorbing sand it would make a lovely incense holder*.

"Bowl only" option does not include sand and incense.
"Bowl + incense kit" option includes sand and one stick of Japanese incense.

More incense bowls of various sizes also available, as shown in last image.

Nambé was founded in 1951 in the village of Nambé, near Santa Fe, New Mexico after the discovery of a proprietary metal alloy. Nambé created its products by heating the metal to over 1300 degrees Fahrenheit and then carefully ladling it into a handmade sand mold where it is then cast as one solid piece. Once each piece is set, they are shaped, polished, and buffed passing through the hands of craftsmen.

*Always use caution when burning incense. Do not leave burning incense unattended. Seller is not responsible for misuse.