A good small round Edwardian silver 'Monteith' bowl.
The body is half-fluted, embossed with flowers and
fruit. The rim is formed from scrolls, intersperced with
masks.
It stands on a plain pedestal base.
The Monteith was popular in England from the
seventeenth century. The rims were always formed in this
way, so that six or eight wine glasses could be suspended
upside down, by their feet. The Monteith was filled with
iced water, and the bowls of the glasses were immersed to
cool them down before drinking. Today, Monteiths are
commonly used as fruit bowls in the centre of the table.
Made in 1901 by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Company of London.
Height: 4 1/2 inches (11.5
cm)
Diameter: 7 1/4 inches (18.5 cm)
Weight: 16
oz (500 g)
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