A George V sterling silver twin handled bowl, London 1913 by Holland, Aldwinckle and Slater

A George V sterling silver twin handled bowl, London 1913 by Holland, Aldwinckle and Slater

Of rounded circular form upon a spreading circular foot, the opposable scroll handles with grotesque masks. Each side with a cast and applied C scroll Baroque cartouche engraved to one side with a presentation inscription reading “ Presented to Charles L. Morgan Esq, M. Inst. C. E. by the staff in the Engineer’s Department of the L. B & S. C. Rly. Co. on his retirement from the position of Chief Engineer February 1917”, the opposing cartouche with initials CLM in script. Fully marked to the rim. Upon a turned oak plinth.

Length – 31 cm / 12.25 inches

Height – 18.3 cm / 7.25 inches

Height on plinth – 26.3 cm / 10.3 inches

Weight – 1965 grams / 63.18 ozt