Antique 1866 Victorian English Sterling Silver Trophy Bowl Hunt & Roskill 6.8oz
DESCRIPTION
Antique Victorian English sterling silver decorative bowl. Made by Hunt & Roskill in 1866 this company took over the business of Storr & Mortimer. Storr, one of the finest English silversmiths of the period, had left Rundell, Bridge & Rundell to set up his own workshop on Harrison Street near Clerkenwell in 1819. A couple of years later he went into business with John Mortimer who was succeeding the jewellery retail business of William Gray at 13 New Bond Street, thereby gaining a shop premises on the most fashionable street in London.
In 1826 they took on an additional partner, John Samuel Hunt, who brought a welcome investment capital of £5,000 with him. In 1838 they moved to new premises at 156 New Bond Street settling in just prior to the retirement of Paul Storr at the end of December that same year. This prompted a name change to Mortimer and Hunt which the business operated under from 1839 until 1843 when John Mortimer retired and the name changed one again, this time to Hunt & Roskell.
Marked underneath: Hunt & Roskill Late Storr & Mortimer 4087 Lion Passant (sterling) Leopards head (London) L (date letter 1866) Monarch mark ( Queen Victoria)
A perfect addition to your vintage home decor or a fabulous gift idea. This would make a great addition to any silver collection or Victoriana collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Bowl measures 4.75" diameter at the top by 2.75" tall and weighs 6.8oz.
CONDITION
This bowl is in good condition (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Antique Victorian English sterling silver decorative bowl. Made by Hunt & Roskill in 1866 this company took over the business of Storr & Mortimer. Storr, one of the finest English silversmiths of the period, had left Rundell, Bridge & Rundell to set up his own workshop on Harrison Street near Clerkenwell in 1819. A couple of years later he went into business with John Mortimer who was succeeding the jewellery retail business of William Gray at 13 New Bond Street, thereby gaining a shop premises on the most fashionable street in London.
In 1826 they took on an additional partner, John Samuel Hunt, who brought a welcome investment capital of £5,000 with him. In 1838 they moved to new premises at 156 New Bond Street settling in just prior to the retirement of Paul Storr at the end of December that same year. This prompted a name change to Mortimer and Hunt which the business operated under from 1839 until 1843 when John Mortimer retired and the name changed one again, this time to Hunt & Roskell.
Marked underneath: Hunt & Roskill Late Storr & Mortimer 4087 Lion Passant (sterling) Leopards head (London) L (date letter 1866) Monarch mark ( Queen Victoria)
A perfect addition to your vintage home decor or a fabulous gift idea. This would make a great addition to any silver collection or Victoriana collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Bowl measures 4.75" diameter at the top by 2.75" tall and weighs 6.8oz.
CONDITION
This bowl is in good condition (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
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