A Victorian presentation bowl, Daniel & Charles Houle, Londo...

Hammer

£1,100

A Victorian presentation bowl, Daniel & Charles Houle, London 1882, of circular form on domed foot, the shaped scrolling rim cast with cherub masks, the bowl embossed with foliate and swag detail, inscribed 'The Gun Club Notting Hill November 22nd 1884 won by G. F. McCorquodale killing 7 birds in succession', 24.6cm wide, 22cm high, weight 38.06ozt

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There are a few small to mid-sized dents peppered throughout the bowl. Moderate scratching and wear throughout commensurate with age and use. Some wear and loss of definition to the detail. No splitting or signs of repair. Some parts of the shaped rim are slightly misshapen. The gilt interior is heavily worn and heavily scratched. There are some small dents peppered throughout the foot, but no thinning, splitting or repair. The bowl sits flat on a level surface. The inscription is to the side of the bowl - see pictures. This item does not have a weighted base.