1883 English Sterling & Wood Trophy Lawn Bowling Ball on Stand

Description

A wonderful antique English circa 1883 heavy wooden lawn bowling or bowls ball with two sterling silver plaques atop a … more A wonderful antique English circa 1883 heavy wooden lawn bowling or bowls ball with two sterling silver plaques atop a wooden ring stand. One of the sterling plaques is engraved with a number two, the other plaque is engraved to read:
PRESENTED BY
THE MEMBERS OF THE WAVERLEY BOWLING CLUB
TO JOHN HALL ESQr
PROVOST OF GALASHIELS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS OPENING
THE WAVERLEY BOWLING CLUB
12TH MAY 1883

In good condition, the ball shows lots of age and use. No major damage to the wood, but there are lots of very small surface marks and patina from its 140+ years. The two engraved plaques are sterling, but are unmarked for purity (as is often the case with these trophy balls).

The ball measures approximately 4.5 inches tall. less