Gilbert marks, London, 1897 important footed silver bowl, hand beaten and repousse decoration of fruit and leaves, gilt wash, hallmarked and engraved, signature 'Gilbert marks 1898'. Height 20.5 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 17.2 cm. Weight 1258 grams Provenance: note: marks is considered one of the finest silversmith to have worked in the Arts & Crafts tradition, rejecting the industrial process of manufacture popular at the time Exhibited the fine Art Society, 148 new Bond St, collection of beaten and repousse silver, 1899