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A silver and enamel presentation boat-shaped dish on spreading oval base with fluted lower body, the border pierced and chased with thistles and roses, the loop handles surmounted by Art Nouveau winged angels, decorated in polychrome enamel with the arms of the City of Carlisle and with gilt interior, by William Hutton and Sons Ltd., Sheffield 1907, 22in. (56cm) wide overall (98oz)
The inscription reads 'Presented by the Recorder, Members of the Corporation, Magistrates and Officials of the City of Carlisle to the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr & Mrs William Nanson Donald in commemoration of the birth of their son', dated 1907/8
The inscription reads 'Presented by the Recorder, Members of the Corporation, Magistrates and Officials of the City of Carlisle to the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr & Mrs William Nanson Donald in commemoration of the birth of their son', dated 1907/8