ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER LARGE MONTEITH BOWL, CHARLES HARRIS c.1896

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Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver large monteith bowl, raised on a circular foot with a embossed body and a detachable crown. The piece showcases fine detailed and crisp chased decoration. The crown is adorned with decorative masks, scrolls, and notches along the top. The interior boasts a radiant silver finish.

Hallmarked English Britannia silver (958 Standard), London, year 1896 (a), Maker's Mark CSH (Charles Stuart Harris). 

Reference Number: C11019

Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver large monteith bowl, raised on a circular foot with a embossed body and a detachable crown. The piece showcases fine detailed and crisp chased decoration. The crown is adorned with decorative masks, scrolls, and notches along the top. The interior boasts a radiant silver finish.

Hallmarked English Britannia silver (958 Standard), London, year 1896 (a), Maker's Mark CSH (Charles Stuart Harris). 

Reference Number: C11019

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Monteith bowls, with their distinctive notched brims, were designed to cradle wine glasses in ice water, preventing them from rolling or clashing. Named after a Scottish gentleman, Monsieur Monteigh, whose cloak featured a "u"-shaped pattern similar to the notches, these bowls gained popularity in 18th-century England for cooling glasses of wine or punch, complementing heavily spiced meals. Earlier bowls without notches served similar purposes, as depicted in Jakob Bogdani’s still-life art. Later, detachable rims made Monteiths versatile for use as punch bowls, fruit holders, or decorative pieces. Today, they inspire creative repurposing, offering charm and sophistication in modern settings.

CONDITION

In Great condition - No damage. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 20.5cm // 8.07 inches
Width: 26.5cm // 10.43 inches
Total Silver Weight: 1575g // 50.63 ozt