A Swedish silver bowl, mark of Carl Fredrik Carlman, late 19th Century.
Gadrooned bowl with two handles, richly decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves. Indented, contoured foot. With the following gift engraving: 'Gustaf Pettersson från H.M. Drottning Sofia'. Length 36, width 25.5 cm. Weight 756 grams.
Minor wear. Engraving.
Gift from Queen Sofia. Thereafter inherited within the family.