ManningBowman & Co. Art Deco-era Pewter- Chrome Plated Dish Bon Bon 1930’s

Mark: The base clearly shows the MB Manning Bowman hallmark (a stylized "MB" with a bow and arrow figure), used by Manning Bowman & Co. of Meriden, Connecticut. Material: Pewter or chrome-plated metal (they made both types during the Art Deco and Mid-Century periods). Design Details: Scalloped edges with smooth flowing lines characteristic of late Art Deco styling. Central finial (knob) with a stacked sphere design and a reddish-brown glass or Bakelite orb on top. Diameter: Approx. 7 inches (based on your ruler photo). P Typical Use This type of dish was marketed as: A bon bon or nut dish (for candies, nuts, or mints), Sometimes as a ring or trinket dish on vanities, Or occasionally a smoking stand accessory (to hold matches or ash in coordinating sets). Approximate Era Mid to late 1930s through early 1940s. Manning Bowman was well known during this time for chrome-plated home accessories - cocktail shakers, coffee services, and decorative tabletop pieces.