1899, Providence, RI, with eagle mark over canceled lion-anchor-'G' mark, further marked ''950-1000 FINE'' and with sample number 2184 and date mark, also with scratched letters and ''80 oz'', oval-shaped, the undulating everted rim chased with foliage and blossoms on stems extending downwards along the interior of the lobed walls, raised on four foliage-decorated pad feet, the interior centering an engraved monogram ''MB'', 4.5'' H x 18.5'' W x 14.5'' D, 80 oz troy approximately, est: $15,000/20,000
Note: According to the Gorham archives, this bowl was begun November 20, 1899, and required 40 hours to make. It was chased by G.A. Achillertim, who spent an additional 108 hours. The production cost was $300. Provenance: Property of a Private Collection, San Luis Obispo, CA

Overall good condition. General marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Heavier scratches to interior. Traces of polish residue. Several scattered white oxidation marks to interior that remain after polishing.