£280 - £380
An Early Victorian sterling silver bon-bon or sugar bowl of deep circular form, featuring a broad gadrooned rim and raised on three shell-capped hoof feet. Struck with a comprehensive set of London hallmarks for 1844, including the duty mark for Queen Victoria. Dual-stamped with the manufacturer's marks for John Polhamus & George Lewis.
Maker: John Polhamus & George Lewis (IP/GL)
Origin: London, England
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: Early Victorian (1844)
Dimensions: Approx. 10cm Diameter
Weight: 95 grams
Condition: Excellent; mirror-polished exterior; no visible repairs or thinning to the base; hallmarks are exceptionally crisp.
Auctioneer's Note: A rare example of Polhamus production for the British market. The heavy gadrooned rim and crisp 1844 hallmarks make this a premier piece for Victorian silver collectors.
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