A fine sterling silver and silver gilt figural punch bowl, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, circa 1907
Estimate $40,000 – $50,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
the waisted ovoid body richly embossed and chased with eleven mythical dragons, each individual in detail, the lower body with foliage, shells, anemones, kelp and jelly fish, above three dragon-form feet, the whole with gilt-wash highlights on a hammered ground, enclosing a gilt-wash interior, hallmarked and 'GOLDSMITHS & / SILVERSMITHS . COMPANY . LD / 112 REGENT . ST'
18.5 cm high, 29.5 cm diameter
Provenance
Fine Silver & Vertu Signature Auction, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, 18 October 2016, lot 74033
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above
Condition Report
Light wear in places consistent with age; hallmarks clear; overall good order.
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