Monumental 20 pint sterling silver punch bowl with relief of grape and leaf detail, has scalloped rim, rests on a foot. Whiting Manufacturing Company, circa 1895, New York. Very good with only minor age expected wear. 15" W x 7" H. 131.76 troy oz. Contains engraved details to underside interior of foot; presented as a gift to A. Howard Hinkle for the sixtieth anniversary of his birthday, December, 1902. Includes the following passage "The wassail drunk, no lees appear; But memories sweet will linger here". Also includes several dozen names of contributors, including family and friends. Anthony Howard Hinkle (1842-1911) was a well respected capitalist, socialite and patron of the arts (Cincinnati, OH). Low Estimate: 4000 High Estimate: 8000