Lot 379 , An Edwardian silver presentation two handled pedestal rose bowl

An Edwardian silver presentation two handled pedestal rose bowl, inscribed "Souvenir of Bleriot Successes, 1911", "To M. Norbert Chereau with Sir Charles Wakefield's Kind Regards", with scroll handles and banded girdle, Skinner & Co, London, 1907, height 6.5in, 19 oz.
Estimate £200-300

Norbert Chereau was appointed General Manager by Louis Bleirot to oversee the flying schools and factories. This cup was gifted to M. Chereau by Sir Charles Wakefield, owner of the Castrol Company.


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Sold for £160