Description
Presented is a fabulous Norwegian silver bowl or dish by Henrik Moller. This piece is made very much in the Dragestil style for which Moller is known. The bowl itself is round & beautifully chased around the exterior with intricate Viking inspired knotwork decoration, with little scrolled flourishes branching off. The handle likewise has a foliate design where it meets the body & the rim. The bowl stands on four legs done in the form of figural dragons or other fantastical reptiles, something that wouldn't look out of place in an illuminated manuscript. The piece is very detailed & well made, with fine hand texturing & detailing throughout. The interior of the bowl has a round banner engraved, with the Greek inscription E Aletheia Anei, "The truth rises/approaches." The underside of the dish has a presentation to John Munro Longyear 3D, both in English & in Norse/Viking (Younger Futhark) runes. Truly a wonderful example of Moller's work, I cannot imagine a more striking & visually intriguing addition to any table. The underside is stamped with the maker's mark for Henrik Moller (Møller), as well as 830 for the purity of the silver & Trondhjem. This piece is in excellent condition. There are no splits, no dents, no monogram removals, & no repairs. This piece measures about 6 x 4 7/8 x 3 5/8 inches, LxWxH. This piece weighs 340 grams or 12 regular ounces. -jm Rare Henrik Moller Silver Dragestil Dragon Gargoyle Knotwork Bowl Møller
