ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN EXCEPTIONAL SOLID SILVER EWER, BARNARDS c.1869
19th Century Victorian Silver figural wine ewer, extremely large and decorative, the tall body profusely decorated, resting on a shaped rococo foot, chased and embossed with acanthus leaves, scrolls and shells, Each side beautifully chased depicting Greek Mythological scenes, stunning leaf caped scroll handle terminating with a fish head. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1869 (o), Maker's mark JEBWJ for Barnard & Sons Ltd.
Reference Number: A4609
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century exceptional Victorian Solid Silver figural wine ewer, extremely large and decorative, the tall body profusely decorated, resting on a shaped rococo foot, chased and embossed with acanthus leaves, scrolls and shells, Each side beautifully chased depicting Greek Mythological scenes, stunning leaf caped scroll handle terminating with a fish head. Beneath the spout is a vacant cartooche flanked with scrolls and two figures of cherubs holding garlands. Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1869 (o), Maker's mark JEBWJ (Barnard & Sons Ltd).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage.
SIZE
Height: 39.5cm
Width: 23 x 19cm
Weight: 2140g