Lot 127

Surface scratches and areas of pitting to the interior, consistent with age and use over time; hallmarks to the interior clear, with the exception of the date mark which is slightly rubbed; engraved coat of arms Latin motto to a central cartouche on one side; light wear to the exterior in places consistent with age; overall good order.


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Leonard Joel, The Dame Mabel Brookes Collection, Elm Tree House, South Yarra , November 10 1971

Originally forming part of a set of four bowls, the set was brought out from England between 1880-1890 by Dame Mabel Brookes parents. Three of the set were gifted to Dame Mabel Brooke's granddaughter Marion Davidson, and the fourth was gifted to her brother Norman Gengoult Smith, who sold his bowl in the Mabel Brookes Collection handled by Leonard Joel in 1976. The remaining three bowls were sold by Mossgreen in the Collection of the late Rodney Davidson AO, OBE, LLB, March 21 2017, lot 6.