This is a bowl featuring cut glass (crystal glass) with a silver rim. Similar glass products are often found in British antiques and Italian-made items (such as Leonard Silverplate). While the exact brand and origin of this item are unknown, there is a "9" hallmark on the silver rim. I believe this is a beautiful antique piece, with the aging (blackening due to sulfurization) characteristic of silver and a smooth-textured glass surface. I have enjoyed it as an interior decoration rather than using it as tableware. Overall, I think it is a beautiful item, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned as it is a used item. Approximate dimensions are as follows: Diameter at the mouth: Approximately 19.5 cm, Diameter of the base: Approximately 21 cm, Height: Approximately 9.5 cm # Old Saint Louis # Baccarat # Cut Glass # British Antique # Silver # Crystal Glass