Description:
William III Sterling Silver Punch Bowl, London, 1698-99, Francis Garthorne, maker, the circular, fluted bowl with applied cast lion heads with ring handles and a central vacant cartouche, faint monogram to underside, dia. 10 3/4 in., approx. 36.2 troy oz.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Scattered restorations including solder to worn areas along fluted edge, joints to handles on the lion masks, and vacant cartouche (silver surface still strong, probable engraving removal-small halo to center, areas of silver solder to edge). Age typical wear and abrasions throughout.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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London
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.