Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl - Vintage (1965)

Description

This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver presentation bowl has a circular rounded form, in the classic armada dish style.

The centre of the circular well is surmounted with a cast hallmarked silver figure wearing a military uniform and parachute backpack; this figure was crafted by the renowned silversmiths Garrard & Co Ltd in 1965.

The broad rim is encircled with two bands of tooled decoration and bears the contemporary bright cut engraved inscription 'To Colonel "Jimmy" from all your friends in 44 Parachute Brigade'.

This impressive vintage silver bowl was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Richard Comyns of William Comyns & Sons Ltd.

This impressive presentation piece was crafted in the same style and bears the same central design as the ashtray A8034.

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