ELP Birthday Gift

I was looking through the offerings at the upcoming auction at Alex. Cooper in Baltimore when something caught my eye! 

It was a George V silver presentation bowl given to Palmer on the occasion of his 70th birthday. 

From the auction catalogue:

Crichton Brothers, London, 1928. Octagonal, on a raised foot, inscribed "Edward L. Palmer, Jr.. With deepest affection from his partners and office associates on his seventieth birthday. May 26, 1947," 41/2 in. H, 10 3/8 in. Diam., 27.6 ozt.  

Estate of Edward L Palmer Jr., noted architect, Baltimore, MD. Then by descent through the family

The bowl is in great condition, aside from a few dings, but that's to be expected.  It is marked on the bottom with English hallmarks and the maker's name. 

As of nine days, one hour and thirty-two minutes before the auction, the current high bid is $1,300. The link to the auction is here.