A Victorian Silver Bowl by Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1888

tapering oval and stamped with foliage and flowers among quilting, with two openwork grotesque mask-capped scroll handles, the interior gilt 16.5cm wide, 6oz 16dwt, 212gr

Fully marked near rim. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The gilding inside very pale. Some minor bruising to the base. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.