antique sterling silver punch bowl walker & hall 1893 19th c

This is a large gorgeous antique Victorian sterling silver punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Walker & Hall and hallmarks for Sheffield 1893.

This exquisite punch bowl is also ideal as a champagne cooler and it has beautiful and incredibly detailed embossed half fluted decoration and is raised on a pedestal foot.This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 15 x Width 26 x Depth 26 & Weight 0.87 kgDimensions in inches:Height 6 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches & Weight 1.9 lbs
Our reference: A2359
Walker & Hall
the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield.The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45HolbornViaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa).Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd withMappin& Webb andElkington& Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 5CN94R5J5

Width (cm):

26

Height (cm):

15

Depth (cm):

26

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