A lovely circa 1920-30s heavy silver plated serving bowl from a Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) passenger ship. In excellent condition, no dents or damage, just small surface marks and signs of use. Marked on the front with the shipping company crest, made by Krupp Berndorf. Measures approximately 13.5 inches across the arms, 10.5 inches across, not including arms, by 6 inches tall.

The Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL), originally known as Deutsche Ost-Afrika Linie (DOAL), was a German shipping company with a long history of operating between Europe and Africa, particularly East Africa. Established in 1890 as an alternative to the existing shipping services to East Africa, including German East Africa (1891–1919), then dominated by United Kingdom shipping lines.