3rd Mar, 2022 10:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu

 
  Lot 364
 

A George V sterling silver replica ‘Winchester Bushel’ bowl, London 1924 by Frederick James Ross and Sons

A George V sterling silver replica ‘Winchester Bushel’ bowl, London 1924 by Frederick James Ross and Sons

Modelled after the Tudor bronze original, tapering cylindrical form with twin handles raised upon three short feet, textured decoration with applied Tudor rose, portcullis, anchor, and dog along with phrase 'Henricus Ceptimus dei Gracia Rex Dauglae et Francie' (Henry VII, by Grace of God, King of England and France). Fully marked underneath.

Length - 13 cm / 5.1 inches

Weight - 182 grams / 5.85 ozt

This is based on a Winchester Bushel volume measure which was one of a series issued to 60 cities in England during the reign of Henry VII between 1497 and 1509. Winchester at the time being the administrative centre of England.

Sold for £119

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

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