ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER EXCEPTIONAL FIGURAL EWER JUG, LONDON c.1863
19th Century Victorian Silver figural wine ewer jug, exceptional and magnificent piece, extremely large size, slightly baluster form, the gilt upper body is applied with a cast frieze featuring lions, flowering urns and masks, the gilt lower body is applied with a cast snake, very realistically made. The waisted neck with hinged lid, set with an incredible figural finial featuring a naked girl seated on a dolphin. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark SSWN for Stephen Smith & William Nicholson.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A1248
Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver figural wine ewer jug, exceptional and magnificent piece, extremely large size, slightly baluster form, the gilt upper body is applied with a cast frieze featuring lions, flowering urns and masks, the gilt lower body is applied with a cast snake, very realistically made. The waisted neck with hinged lid, set with an incredible figural finial featuring a naked girl seated on a dolphin (the Mythological figure of Galatea, please follow this link). Both parts are Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark SSWN (Stephen Smith & William Nicholson).
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage.
Size
Height: 38.5cm
Diameter: 16.5 x 12cm
Weight: 1122g