Silver Champagne Wine Cooler attributed to Walter & John Barnard, London, 1889

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Silver gorgeous champagne & wine cooler vintage (last quarter of 19th century) of finest appearance
excellently manufactured nicest quite heavy … Read more Silver gorgeous champagne & wine cooler vintage (last quarter of 19th century) of finest appearance
excellently manufactured nicest quite heavy bowl made of massive silver, with two handles ( = highest manufacturing quality) : the bowl can be used as cooler for champagne or white wine where ice cubes have to be put into. - this elegant silver item has round base / the cooler is abundantly decorated - its surface is worked in finest manner. The decorations were made by chiselled / chasing work: acanthus scrolls as well as flower's blossoms attached to leavy stems growing out from area below decorate the cooler's part below like a frieze / additionally, there is a bulged border of stylized leaves existing, running around at bowl's upper part two hoisted handles partially covered with so-said pearl ornaments existing.
made 1889 branded by uk hallmark maker's mark: wbj into a shield ( = walter & john barnard), number 190 / london, dated 1889 branded by uk / london official stamp: so-said lion passant with year's mark o of 1889 sterling silver (silver 925)
measures: height: 18.0 cm circa 7.2 inches diameter of mouth: 18.0 cm circa 7.2 inches width: 30.0 cm circa 12.0 inches (measured from one handle to other)
condition: excellent condition (there aren't any damages existing / there aren't any scratches, any dents or any other imperfections existing)
silver weight: 27.51 oz 780 grams this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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