Lot 633 , A good large Victorian fluted silver Monteith bowl, by F.B. Thomas & Co, New Bond Street

A good large Victorian fluted silver Monteith bowl, by F.B. Thomas & Co, New Bond Street,
with shell scroll border, twin lion mask ring handles and two cartouches with engraved inscriptions 'Ambassador College United Kingdom' and with the biblical verse 'The Lion Shall Dwell With The Lamb And A Little Child Shall Lead Them In The World Tomorrow, Isiah 11:6', on fluted pedestal foot, London, 1875, diameter 42.4cm, height 27.7cm, 142.5oz.

£4,000-6,000

Condition:
Quite tarnished in places. One small hole within the decoration by one cartouche. Minor surface scratches to the interior centre of the bowl. Some very minor wear to the decoration, commensurate with age and some use. Overall condition is otherwise good. Hallmarks clear.

Sold for £8,500