William Parr A William III Monteith Bowl

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Silver
London, 1701
Maker’s mark of William Parr

Diameter: 27.3 cm, 10 ¾ in.
Weight: 1,617 g, 52 oz
 

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Provenance

Probably E. Marshall Hall, Esq. K.C. of 3 Temple Garden, E.C.
Christie's, London, May 28, 1907, lot 71 (£190 to Heigham)
Christie's, London, June 4, 2013, lot 345

Literature

G. Lee, British Silver Monteith Bowls including American and European Examples, Byfleet, 1978, no. 146, p. 83

Description

The bowl on gadrooned pedestal foot the main with vertical fluting. The central cartouche with asymmetrical scrolls, shells and scalework to form the mantling to the roundel with engraved reverse cypher. The bail handles pendant from winged lion masks and the detachable scalloped rim with cherub heads at the high points.

Fully hallmarked on body and rim and handles.