LARGE ENGLISH SILVER PUNCH BOWL.

This superb quality and important presentation art nouveau English silver hall marked punch bowl was presented in 1903 to one of the leading ceramic stonware artists working at the Doulton factory in London. This is a very large and impressive punch bowl measuring 12 inches wide, the complete circumference of the bowl is decorated with very attractive art nouveau designs. The large plaque to the front of the bowl has the following presentation inscription, PRESENTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LONDON SKETCH CLUB TO JOHN HASSALL ESQ RI ON THE ACCASION OF HIS MARARIAGE, 3RD SEPTEMBER 1903.The bowl has a full set of English silver hall marks for Sheffield 1900 and makers initials JR. A very impressive bowl with interesting association especially if you are a ceramics collector. Weight just over 42 troy oz. Please see, Doulton Lembeth Wares by Desmond Eyles and Louise Irvine page 211 for details about John Hassall's work for Doulton during the early 1900's. [Condition: Near Mint]

Code: 1502