Scottish Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl - Antique Victorian

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

The lower portion of this Victorian silver bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased fluted decoration.

The body of this presentation bowl is further embellished with exceptional chased foliate decoration accented with floral head designs.

The undulating upper rim of this Victorian bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border embellished with an applied foliate collar design to each apex.

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

The interior of the bowl retains the original gilding.

This exceptional bowl is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

Date: 1889

This antique Socttish silver bowl is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The chased decoration is all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear; the location of the hallmarks is a fine feature.

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

Height 21.5cm/8.46"

Diameter 24cm/9.45"

Diameter of foot 15cm/5.91"

32.1 troy ounces/997.2g