{"product_id":"georgian-sterling-silver-lobed-embossed-fruit-bowl-with-flying-dog-handles","title":"Georgian sterling silver lobed embossed fruit bowl with flying dog handles","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eImpressive George III large sterling silver fruit dish. Lobed round body divided into 6 panelled sections and resting on a spreading circular foot. The bowl has two figural handles modelled as winged dogs \/ gargoyles. The centre of the bowl has a wonderfully ornate repoussage of pear, apples, grapes and other fruit; the panels are engraved and embossed with scrolls, foliage and various blooming flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eThere are 2 vacant shield cartouches, so this bowl can be engraved and personalised as a present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eThe maker's mark is very rubbed, but under a magnifying glass a partial \"IWW\" is visible, for J W Story and W Elliott.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eThe shape and design of this bowl is reminiscent of Dutch brandy bowls that were popular in the 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eMade by J W Story \u0026amp; W Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e and fully assayed for \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003eLondon\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e602 g \/ 19.4 t oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e7.3 cm tall to rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e8.5 cm tall to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e20.5 x 20 cm across the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e26 cm handle to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e12 cm base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent antique condition. Some tiny nicks and dings appropriate to age; maker’s mark rubbed; seam visible on the inside of the foot; tiny split to foot; tiny crack to rim that has been soldered over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035605160269,"sku":"3574","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/3-DSC_0003-Photoroom_4272a445-305c-4b02-a8af-33c58344a9fc.webp?v=1780946013","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/georgian-sterling-silver-lobed-embossed-fruit-bowl-with-flying-dog-handles","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}