ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER MASSIVE TROPHY VASE, J S HUNT c.1863
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver decorative vase, massive size and exceptionally heavy, in the form of a Classical Greek krater, cast swan junctions, the body beautifully chased with a scene depicting Poseidon on a chariot with mermen and seahorses, the neck chased with nautical equipment. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark crowned "ISH" for John Samuel Hunt, successor of the Paul Storr.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3901
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century rare and impressive Victorian Solid Silver decorative vase, massive size and exceptionally heavy (the vase alone is 1470 grams), in the form of a Classical Greek krater, cast swan junctions, the body beautifully chased with a scene depicting Poseidon on a chariot with mermen and seahorses, the neck chased with nautical equipment.
The vase was probably meant to be a nautical trophy. The exceptionally fine quality and unusual design demonstrates the interest in the Ancient world during the Victorian period. The vase here presented shows clear similarities with the "Sosibios vase", now in the Louvre (please follow this link).
The piece is Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark crowned "ISH" for John Samuel Hunt, successor of the Paul Storr firm, the most important English Royal silversmiths of all time. The base is further stamped "HUNT & ROSKELL, LATE STORR & MORTIMER", serial number "2607".
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 34.5cm
Width: 18 x 14.5cm
Silver Weight: 1480g