SW SMITH & CO. SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL AND CASE

SW SMITH & CO. SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL AND CASE. Circa 1904, inscribed “To Charles Holme. Member of Organizing Council 1891. Hon. Secretary 1894-1904. Chairman of Council 1904-1907. With regard and affection from the Officers and Members of Council. 1907.” above the double-molded mid-band. Beneath inscribed a floral rosette surrounded by the text “The Japan Society“. This pedestal bowl with scrolled handles terminating in volutes. The underside of the base inscribed with the retailers name “TESSIER,/26 NEW BOND ST/LONDON.” The bowl is fitted in a dovetailed oak presentation case lined in velvet, a plaque mounted into the bottom of the case inscribed “Vander & Hedges, Silversmiths, 26 New Bond St., London, W.” Within the case is stored a tabletop socle. WEIGHT: 60 troy oz. SIZE: Overall height 7 3/4″; Diameter of bowl 11 1/4″; Width at handles 16″. Dimensions of case Ht 12 3/4″ W 17 1/2″ D 12 1/4″ CONDITION: Overall very good condition, a sharp dent below “Society”. The case retains original velvet liner and with original finish and old patina. 9-97400 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4059	$0.00	SW SMITH & CO. SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL AND CASE. Circa 1904, inscribed “To Charles Holme. Member of Organizing Council 1891. Hon. Secretary 1894-1904. Chairman of Council 1904-1907. With regard and affection from the Officers and Members of Council. 1907.” above the double-molded mid-band. Beneath inscribed a floral rosette surrounded by the text “The Japan Society“. This pedestal bowl with scrolled handles terminating in volutes. The underside of the base inscribed with the retailers name “TESSIER,/26 NEW BOND ST/LONDON.” The bowl is fitted in a dovetailed oak presentation case lined in velvet, a plaque mounted into the bottom of the case inscribed “Vander & Hedges, Silversmiths, 26 New Bond St., London, W.” Within the case is stored a tabletop socle. WEIGHT: 60 troy oz. SIZE: Overall height 7 3/4″; Diameter of bowl 11 1/4″; Width at handles 16″. Dimensions of case Ht 12 3/4″ W 17 1/2″ D 12 1/4″ CONDITION: Overall very good condition, a sharp dent below “Society”. The case retains original velvet liner and with original finish and old patina. 9-97400 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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