19th Century English Oak and Silver Plate Bowl with Lion Handles, Dated 1892 columns The English chessboard

The English chessboard

Date: Mid-20th centuryMedium: Lithograph on paperFrame: Gold-toned wood frame with matDimensions: 8 H x 10 W x 1 D

The piece features a brass rim and two bold lion head handles

the work reflects Wildman’s continued engagement with early British folk maritime painting

19th Century English Oak and Silver Plate Bowl with Lion Handles, Dated 1892 columns The English chessboardDescription A late 19th century English oak vessel mounted with silver plate, constructed in the manner of traditional coopered staves. Lion mask handles with ring pulls flank the body, centered by a cartouche engraved September 1892, suggesting a commemorative origin. Raised on a circular foot with a fitted metal liner, it functions as a wine cooler while reading as a sculptural table object. Stamped to the underside with a makers mark of an archer