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Antique George VI Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Reid & Sons Ltd

Name: Antique George VI Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Reid & Sons Ltd
Brand: Reid & Sons 1
Price: 6360.83 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George VI English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Reid & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver presentation collection This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver bowl has a circular rounded form to a domed circular foot. The body of this silver bowl is embellished with an impressive engraved border incorporating panels of trellis ornamentation and interlacing into impressive quatrefoil shaped motifs. The upper rim is encompassed with an impressive applied border of simplified quatrefoil medallions, with a protruding shell shaped design to either side. The rim is further embellished with four impressive applied collared designs, accented with large layered leaf motifs conjoining with the aforementioned trellis decorated border. This antique 1930s silver bowl is fitted with a pair of exceptional cast sterling silver strapwork style handles, each accented with a lion mask design to the upper terminal. Each handpiece is enveloped with scrolling leaf decoration, in addition to matte panels to the sides. The circular domed foot is ornamented with impressive chased leaf decorated fluted ornamentation, all in a swirl design. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted to the original circular swept painted wood plinth, with a vacant silver inscription plaque; the plaque may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. The plinth bears the inset retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne'. Condition This antique 1930s silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This George VI piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The engraved decoration is very crisp and the applied, chased and cast ornamentation is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Dimensions Height on plinth 20 cm/ 7.9" Height of bowl 15.8 cm/ 6.2" Length across handles 38.2 cm/ 15" Diameter 29.2 cm/ 11.5" Weight 50.1 troy ounces / 1559g Maker: Reid & Sons Ltd Date: 1938 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Creator:

Reid & Sons 1 (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 7.9 in (20.07 cm)Diameter: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

1938