Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental antique silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed foot. The lower portion of this antique silver bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased alternating fluted and batwing decoration, all in an spiral design. The upper portion of the bowl is ornamented with a scalloped fluted border, to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The foot is encircled with further chased fluted decoration, matching the design to the body. By virtue of its size, this versatile bowl could accommodate a multitude of champagne bottles and be used as a cooler, in addition to an imposing centrepiece. This provenance-rich bowl holds historical and collectible significance, ideal for display in curated collections or as a distinguished centrepiece. Its heritage makes it a thoughtful gift for military history enthusiasts, regimental memorabilia collectors or those with Scottish ancestry. Provenance: This exceptional regimental silver bowl was acquired from the Berwick regiment and Kings Own Scottish Border Museum. Dimensions Height 19.6cm/7.72' Diameter of rim 33.5cm/13.19' Weight 53.7 troy ounces/1669.2g Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark Origin: Sheffield, England