9th Oct, 2024 11:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
An 18th Century Silver Bleeding Bowl/Porringer
of typical form, with naively pierced spatulate handle (evidence of soldering at join), engraved with ‘P.’ over ‘F.M’ – 8.6cm. wide, bowl, 3.4cm. high, 72g.
Note: Previously bought at Sotheby’s on 31st August, 1988 (Lot 706a). The vendor believed the silversmith (mark’s no longer extant) was Richard Gimes and dated the bowl 1719-1720.
Sold for £138
Result including buyers premium
of typical form, with naively pierced spatulate handle (evidence of soldering at join), engraved with ‘P.’ over ‘F.M’ – 8.6cm. wide, bowl, 3.4cm. high, 72g.
Note: Previously bought at Sotheby’s on 31st August, 1988 (Lot 706a). The vendor believed the silversmith (mark’s no longer extant) was Richard Gimes and dated the bowl 1719-1720.
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 9th Oct, 2024
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