A George II Scottish silver bowl, of plain circular
A George II Scottish silver bowl, of plain circular form and raised on a collet foot. Hallmarked William Dempster, Edinburgh 1757 alongside the assay master's initial mark HG. Rim dimeter 9 (23cm), weight 22.45 ozt (698.2 grams). Dimensions: Condition Report: Appears with heavy tarnish throughout and would benefit from a clean and polish. Displaying expected surface wear, marks and scratches with many nicks and pitting/pin prick marks, especially to the interior. A large oblong patch of a darker tone visible to the interior base, probably let in and indicating a repair or engraving/crest removal. Visible floods of solder around the join of the collet foot to the base, further possible repairs. Hallmarked to base, rubbed in parts but still legible.
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A George II Scottish silver bowl, of plain circular form and raised on a collet foot. Hallmarked William Dempster, Edinburgh 1757 alongside the assay master's initial mark HG. Rim dimeter 9 (23cm), weight 22.45 ozt (698.2 grams). Dimensions: Condition Report: Appears with heavy tarnish throughout and would benefit from a clean and polish. Displaying expected surface wear, marks and scratches with many nicks and pitting/pin prick marks, especially to the interior. A large oblong patch of a darker tone visible to the interior base, probably let in and indicating a repair or engraving/crest removal. Visible floods of solder around the join of the collet foot to the base, further possible repairs. Hallmarked to base, rubbed in parts but still legible.
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