Antique 20th Century British Arts & Crafts solid silver mounted wooden pedestal bowl. Beautifully proportioned and displaying the distinctive craftsmanship associated with Omar Ramsden's work, the bowl combines richly coloured, dark polished wood with finely worked solid silver mounts. The upper section features an elegant, widely flared silver rim, beautifully hand hammered to produce a subtle, textured surface that catches and reflects the light. The rim is finished with a distinctive castellated border, formed from a continuous series of neatly spaced rectangular silver segments.
Of particular note is the exceptionally intricate silver border encircling the upper edge of the wooden bowl. This elaborate applied decoration comprises a continuous band of scrolling foliate motifs, finely detailed with delicate leaves and floral elements, interspersed with small polished silver beads. The richly worked ornamentation creates an almost lace like effect and demonstrates the exceptional attention to detail characteristic of Ramsden's finest designs.
The lower section is formed from a turned, dark reddish brown wooden bowl, its smooth polished surface and attractive natural grain providing an elegant contrast to the ornate silverwork above. The whole is raised upon a substantial, spreading solid silver pedestal foot with a gently stepped circular base.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1936 (A), Maker's Mark OR (Omar Ramsden). Marked also on the underneath "Omar Ramsden Me Fecit".
Reference Number: P12679
Antique 20th Century British Arts & Crafts solid silver mounted wooden pedestal bowl. Beautifully proportioned and displaying the distinctive craftsmanship associated with Omar Ramsden's work, the bowl combines richly coloured, dark polished wood with finely worked solid silver mounts. The upper section features an elegant, widely flared silver rim, beautifully hand hammered to produce a subtle, textured surface that catches and reflects the light. The rim is finished with a distinctive castellated border, formed from a continuous series of neatly spaced rectangular silver segments.
Of particular note is the exceptionally intricate silver border encircling the upper edge of the wooden bowl. This elaborate applied decoration comprises a continuous band of scrolling foliate motifs, finely detailed with delicate leaves and floral elements, interspersed with small polished silver beads. The richly worked ornamentation creates an almost lace like effect and demonstrates the exceptional attention to detail characteristic of Ramsden's finest designs.
The lower section is formed from a turned, dark reddish brown wooden bowl, its smooth polished surface and attractive natural grain providing an elegant contrast to the ornate silverwork above. The whole is raised upon a substantial, spreading solid silver pedestal foot with a gently stepped circular base.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1936 (A), Maker's Mark OR (Omar Ramsden). Marked also on the underneath "Omar Ramsden Me Fecit".
Reference Number: P12679
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