Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl - Antique Victorian

This exceptional antique sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed foot.

The lower portion of this antique silver bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased alternating fluted and batwing decoration, all in an spiral design.

The upper portion of the bowl is ornamented with a scalloped fluted border, to a plain applied moulded border to the rim.

The foot is encircled with further chased fluted decoration, matching the design to the body.

By virtue of its size, this versatile bowl could accommodate a multitude of champagne bottles and be used as a cooler, in addition to an imposing centrepiece.

This provenance-rich bowl holds historical and collectible significance, ideal for display in curated collections or as a distinguished centrepiece. Its heritage makes it a thoughtful gift for military history enthusiasts, regimental memorabilia collectors or those with Scottish ancestry.

Provenance: This exceptional regimental silver bowl was acquired from the Berwick regiment and Kings Own Scottish Border Museum.

Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark

Date: 1838

This antique bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

This Victorian bowl has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition; the piece has some surface blemishes in keeping with age and being utilised as a regimental piece of silver.

The chased decoration is all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the bowl have wear in keeping with age and location.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian silverware.

Height 19.6cm/7.72"

Diameter of rim 33.5cm/13.19"

53.7 troy ounces/1669.2g