ANTIQUE 19THC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER LARGE EMBOSSED JUG, ROBERT HENNELL C.1854
19th Century Victorian Silver very large baluster shaped lidded wine jug, richly parcel gilt, extraordinarily well embossed in high-relief with Dutch inspired scenes depicting two courting couples on a boat in a landscape. The quality of the workmanship is very high and the subject is particularly lovable. The cast handle with faux Ivory insulators is modelled as branches of grapevine with leaves. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1854 (T), Maker's mark R.H for Robert Hennell III.
Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver very large baluster shaped lidded wine jug, richly parcel gilt, extraordinarily well embossed in high-relief with Dutch inspired scenes depicting two courting couples on a boat in a landscape. The quality of the workmanship is very high and the subject is particularly lovable. The cast handle with faux Ivory insulators is modelled as branches of grapevine with leaves. The hinged lid is also embossed and terminates in a beautiful waterlily-shaped finial. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1854 (T), Maker's mark R.H (Robert Hennell III, important silversmith). The piece is also stamped C.F HANCOCK 39 Burton St. London, very important retailers and jewelers (please follow this link).
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 30.5cm
Width: 20 x 18cm
Weight: 1191g