ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER EXCEPTIONAL FIGURAL EWER & BASIN, PARIS c.1880
19th Century French silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on engine turned ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, both sides bear large vacant cartouches. Hallmarked French export silver, Maker's mark for Ferry.
Reference Number: A4384
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French large solid silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on engine turned ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, both sides bear large vacant cartouches.
Both pieces Hallmarked French export silver (Mercury head, 950 high standard), Paris, mark used between 1878-1973, Maker's mark for Ferry (silversmith active in the late 19th century).
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
EWER
Height: 33cm
Width: 25 x 19cm
Weight: 1475g
BASIN
Height: 14cm
Width: 43cm
Weight: 1450g
