Victorian Lawn Bowls by Taylor's Made for Andrew Carnegie

19th century

Sold by Athey Antiques

Description

Boxed group of 16 Victorian lignum vitae lawn bowls, many stamped T. Taylor by world famous makers based in Scotland and four with names of Andrew and Louise Carnegie...Andrew Carnegie was once one of the worlds richest men and a leading philanthropist of his time who married his wife Louise in 1887.

there are also 4 white ceramic "jacks" in the box too.

Scuffs / scratches as one would expect but overall these bowls are still perfectly usable and would make a great addition to any collection being as many are made by the worlds leading bowls maker, still in operation today.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA541652

Description

Boxed group of 16 Victorian lignum vitae lawn bowls, many stamped T. Taylor by world famous makers based in Scotland and four with names of Andrew and Louise Carnegie...

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Andrew Carnegie was once one of the worlds richest men and a leading philanthropist of his time who married his wife Louise in 1887.

Athey Antiques

fig 1. Victorian Lawn bowls by Taylor's made for Andrew Carnegie — fig 1. Victorian Lawn Bowls by Taylor's Made for Andrew Carnegie

there are also 4 white ceramic "jacks" in the box too.

Scuffs / scratches as one would expect but overall these bowls are still perfectly usable and would make a great addition to any collection being as many are made by the worlds leading bowls maker, still in operation today.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers