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Sterling silver sauce boat made by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, London, 1911. <br>
Measures a tad under 5 1/2inches long and 2 inches high. <br>
Oval base with clear signs of gentle hand hammering. Slightly elongated, elegantly curved bowl, the sides curling over, widening towards the middle. Understated and sophisticated.<br>
Marks and hallmarks as follows:
Engraved underneath parallel to the oval perimeter: OMAR RAMSDEN ET ALWYN CARR ME FECERVNT. On the side, beneath the curled rim:maker's mark RN & CR (Ramsden and Carr); lion passant, leopard head, date letter q. The form of the hallmarks date the piece to 1911.<br>
Good condition. No damage/restoration. |
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