Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Continental Silver Bowl, 18th century, bearing Dutch tax mark for foreign made silver, lobed oval, with scroll handles topped by small beast masks, on lobed, ovoid foot, engraved to one side with crest with monogrammed shield, and shield dated 1752, wd. 8, ht. 3 7/8 in., approx. 5 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
light compression at stem. possible old repair at join of base of one handle to body. some age wear to engraving. overall age typical wear.