A Victorian Silver Bowl and Ladle The Bowl by George John Richards and Edward Charles Brown, London, 1861, the Ladle by George Adams, London, 1859

tapering cylindrical and on spreading openwork base with fruiting grapevine feet, overall pieced and engraved with foliage and latticework, each side with a vacant cartouche, with overhead flower and branch-cast swing handle and conforming cranberry glass liner, the ladle with pierced shell-shaped bowl, the handle stamped with foliage and flowers 19.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter, weight of silver 15oz 10dwt, 482gr (2) Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire

Fully marked near rim and on bowl of ladle. Further part marked on handle. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with and use. The wear is noticeable as a minor softening to the high points. The cartouches on the bowl show no sign of being thin but may have been erased. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.