Monumental English Sterling Silver Monteith Lion
Handle Bowl
having shaped rim ornamented with putti heads,
body decorated with scrolling foliate and circular
cartouches surrounded by fish scale pattern, two
high relief articulating lion handles, set over round
footed base, marked R. S Garrard Panton St.
London, established by George Wichs in 1722 as
the crown jewelers for over 150 years inscribed
“To Edgar Barker Esq. from Clara + W. T. Brand in
Remembrance of much kindness, Jan. 1891”,
circa 1886 / 1887
height 8 1/2 inches, diameter 12 inches, 61.4 t.oz.
Condition: several small cracks and repairs to top rim
Estimate: $1500 - $2500