An Arts and Crafts Twin Handled Wine Taster By A E Jones 1918

Description

Heading : An Arts and Crafts Twin Handles Bowl
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1918 A.E Jones
Period : George V
Origin : Birmingham. England
Decoration :A hammered interior and u  shaped handles
Size :  Diameter 17cm from handle to handle
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 93 grams ( 3.0 troy ounces)

This will remind many a quaich but the handles negate this possibility. It is most probably a wine taster of a benegal. a communal drinking vessel. The simplicity of the design has an ecclesiastical influence but this would be a most unusual communion piece.