Large Solid Silver Twin Handled Decorated Oval Bowl Start Price USD 450.00 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire See more about ' Large Solid Silver Twin Handled Decorated Oval Bowl' Description You are considering a highly ornate and very large oval Silver Bowl purchased from Cyprus in the 1970s. The body of the bowl  is decorated with an image of a twin headed Byzantine Eagle with spread wings, on each side; the twin headed eagle wears a cap surmounted by a crucifix. In each claw each eagle holds a spear and a globus pallidus. The bowl stands on 4 stylized clawed feet. There is an ornate swivelled handle on each side of the silver bowl, also in silver, in the form of a Sphynx protome. The bowl bears a "800" stamp on the rim externally, near the Byzantine Eagle. Height: 4  1/4 inches. Diameter: 12 inches (handles folded down). Weight: 800 g. Excellent undamaged condition. A superb investment.   Provenance:  We have acquired a large collection of solid silver items from the deceased estate of a Greek Doctor who resided in Greece and Cyprus. This connoisseur collector amassed a large collection of solid silver objects from 1950 to 1980. The items were purchased all over the Middle East - Greece, Cyprus, Beirut, Lebanon, Turkey. All are solid silver, bearing a hallmark of 800 or 900. All items carry a 100 % money back guarantee regarding authenticity. Many of the objects are based on ancient classical themes, and most of the styles are no longer produced. They constitute a fantastic artistic and financial investment; all seem to be of post World War II manufacture.  For corollaries see:   Miller's Antiques Price Guide CN5511.   Christie's Interiors Catalogue, 11 March 2008.   Guaranteed genuine silver as described. Shipping UK $25, Europe $40 USA $45 ROW  $70 We guarantee our items to be authentic. If they are proven otherwise by a recognised authority we will refund all monies on return of the item accompanied by a written statement from such authority.Returned items must be CLEARLY labelled RETURN Place a Bid!