Here today for your consideration we have this beautiful early Art Deco sterling silver porringer, made by Charles Edwards of London and retailed by W. M. Drummond & Company of Melbourne, c-1923. The piece is of relatively understated form with stylistic handles and reeded rim, being of very good quality and gauge throughout. Condition is good used, with a few minor depressions throughout. The bowl features a well executed presentation to one face, with the hallmarks about 80% overall. An attractive early 20th century sterling silver bowl of Australian historical interest for the collection.
The bowl stands 6cm tall and measures 15.5cm handle-to-handle. Unpacked, it weighs in at a generous 111gms.
Anthony Austin Street (Tony) was a member of the House of Representatives in the Australian Parliament, leading several portfolios for the Liberal party between 1966 and 1984. He passed away in 2022, aged 96.
Here today for your consideration we have this beautiful early Art Deco sterling silver porringer, made by Charles Edwards of London and retailed by W. M. Drummond & Company of Melbourne, c-1923. The piece is of relatively understated form with stylistic handles and reeded rim, being of very good quality and gauge throughout. Condition is good used, with a few minor depressions throughout. The bowl features a well executed presentation to one face, with the hallmarks about 80% overall. An attractive early 20th century sterling silver bowl of Australian historical interest for the collection.
The bowl stands 6cm tall and measures 15.5cm handle-to-handle. Unpacked, it weighs in at a generous 111gms.
Anthony Austin Street (Tony) was a member of the House of Representatives in the Australian Parliament, leading several portfolios for the Liberal party between 1966 and 1984. He passed away in 2022, aged 96.
