Etsy - ACSilverAntiques Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl & Spoon
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Highest price was seen £1,595.00 on 29 Mar 2024
Lowest price was seen £1,515.25 on 26 Mar 2024
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Description
An exceptional, fine & impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl & spoon set - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver christening set consists of a presentation bowl & a spoon. The impressive christening bowl has a cylindrical rounded form, modelled in the form of an antique cream pail. This impressive antique christening bowl is embellished with embossed horizontal bands to the lower portion, & a broad band of engraved vertical pales encircling the rim. The Victorian silver bowl is fitted with an impressive incurved handpiece to each side. The interior of this cream pail style christening bowl retains the original gilding. This exceptional set retains the original spoon, crafted in the Old English pattern. The surface of the spoon is plain & unembellished & features a pip to the anterior of the handle terminal. These examples of Victorian silverware are fitted to the exceptional & very impressive, original hinged leatherette box with satin & velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'By Appointment, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh'. Condition This impressive antique silver cream pail style bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality & in exceptional condition. The set has been professionally polished & is in presentation condition. The original box is also in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are clear; the maker's mark is weakly struck & legible under an eye glass. The full hallmarks to the reverse of the spoon are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Width across handles 14.3cm/5.6 Diameter of rim 10.3cm/4.1 Height of bowl 7.7cm/3 Length of spoon 16.4cm/6.5 Total Weight 12 troy ounces/372g Maker: Hamilton & Inches Date: 1883 Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland SKU: C3981 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl & Spoon - Antique Victorian | 1883
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