Japonesque applied sterling silver bowl. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1885. Curved and tapering; raised and spread foot. Chased and applied bamboo shoots as well as a beetlea big bug with one leg hooked over the mouth rim. Supersized modish motif. Spot-hammered ground. Fully marked including makers stamp and no. 831. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 4 x W 8 3/4 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight: 18.6 troy ounces. #CD423