Description

A charming antique silver bowl of small size. Britannia standard silver*. Very plain styling and excellent original colour. Uninscribed. The original owners initials are incised underneath.

Weight 158 grams, 5 troy ounces.

Height 5.7 cms.

Diameter 12 cms.

London 1721.

Maker probably George Wickes.

Literature: *Britannia Standard silver. In 1696, so extensive had become the melting and clipping of coinage that the silversmiths were forbidden to use the sterling standard for their wares, but had to use a new higher standard, 95.8 per cent pure. New hallmarks were ordered, “the figure of a woman commonly called Britannia” and the lion’s head erased (torn off at the neck) replacing the lion passant and the leopard’s head crowned. This continued until the old standard of 92.5 per cent was restored in 1720. Britannia standard silver still continues to be produced even today.

This useful bowl is in very good condition with no damage. Stamped underneath with a full set of English silver hallmarks. Maker's mark not fully stamped. Without the original lid.

No maker assigned

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