ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER GILT MASSIVE ARMADA BOWL, ELKINGTON c.1899
19th Century Victorian Silver Armada bowl, richly gilt, massive size, the body is profusely chased and embossed with a crisp floral decoration, each side features cast applied projecting angels either side of a cartouche engraved with a family crest, cast applied lion's masks with hanging handles, extremely realistically modelled and hallmarked. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1899 (d), Maker's mark E&Co for Elkington & Co.
Reference Number: A2868
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada bowl, richly gilt, massive size, the body is profusely chased and embossed with a crisp floral decoration, each side features cast applied projecting angels either side of a cartouche engraved with a family crest, cast applied lion's masks with hanging handles, extremely realistically modelled and hallmarked. The piece is outstanding and features an incredibly crisp and decorative decoration, very large size and heavy gauge.
Bowl and handles are Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1899 (d), Maker's mark E&Co (Elkington & Co, one of the most important silversmiths and manufacturing firms of the 19th Century).
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage.
SIZE
Hight: 23cm
Width: 37 x 31.5cm
Total Silver Weight: 2570g