AN EDWARD VII SILVER CUP OR ROSE BOWL, MAKER'S MARK OF AIRD & THOMSON (AS RETAILERS), GLASGOW, 1909

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

silver
26.5cm, 10 ½ in high

circular, spot-hammered surface, the almost hemispherical bowl on three slender supports and embossed in relief with rose sprays

Catalogue Note

Aird & Thomson, the partners of which were formerly employed by William Clark Shaw (d. 10 February 1865), goldsmith and jeweller of Glasgow, was established at 1 Renfield Street, Glasgow, probably during 1865. Two years later they were at 117 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, moving some years later to 139 in the same street.