Sterling Silver Monteith Style Bowl by Walter & John Barnard - Antique Victorian (1890)

Description

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver bowl has a Monteith form onto a domed spreading foot.

The body of this antique bowl is ornamented with subtle chased fluted decoration and an inverted scalloped border, all below an embossed girdle.

The decoration to the body incorporates a chased oval vacant cartouche accented with scrolling designs and segments of scale diaper work decoration.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with two cast and applied handles, each fashioned in the form of lion's masks grasping a hallmarked drop-ring handle.

The underside of each handle socket is further ornamented with a chased scrolling leaf design, reflecting the style of the cartouche border.

The Monteith style rim is ornamented with an applied scrolling border accented with eight waisted drop designs..

The foot of this silver bowl is ornamented with a band of chased fluted decoration.

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