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Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850
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Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

19th century
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This is a pair of antique ornamental ewers. An Italian, bronze Grand Tour decorative pourer with classical taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking classical taste, with exceptional relief and mask detailing

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality bronze presents polished golden tones to great effect

Socles crafted from black marble, polished to a semi-gloss sheen

Superb weight in the hand of 2.646kg and 2.53kg respectively - 5.83 lb & 5.57 lb

Handles in the form of fascinating cameo portraits with a Greek or Roman appearance

Decorative faux spout hosts a foreboding fawn mask, with prominent beard and features

Arrow detail adorns the collar, widening to the main bulb form

Full relief scene in the Bacchanalian manner, with multiple figures in various poses

Quartet of fierce leopard heads sit prominently upon the upright

Each leopard resides above distinctive a leg and paw motif

Wide circular foot terminates with the aforementioned socle

Dressed to the base with suede leather protective cushion pads

This is a beguiling pair of antique ornamental ewers, graced with a bounty of quality relief decor and feeling substantial in the hand. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

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Our Ref: 24561

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Ewers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096281
Dealers Internal Reference
24561
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Description
This is a pair of antique ornamental ewers.
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An Italian, bronze Grand Tour decorative pourer with classical taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Striking classical taste, with exceptional relief and mask detailing

fig 1. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality bronze presents polished golden tones to great effect

Socles crafted from black marble, polished to a semi-gloss sheen

Superb weight in the hand of 2.646kg and 2.53kg respectively - 5.83 lb & 5.57 lb

fig 2. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Handles in the form of fascinating cameo portraits with a Greek or Roman appearance

Decorative faux spout hosts a foreboding fawn mask, with prominent beard and features

Arrow detail adorns the collar, widening to the main bulb form

fig 3. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Full relief scene in the Bacchanalian manner, with multiple figures in various poses

Quartet of fierce leopard heads sit prominently upon the upright

Each leopard resides above distinctive a leg and paw motif

fig 4. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Wide circular foot terminates with the aforementioned socle

Dressed to the base with suede leather protective cushion pads

This is a beguiling pair of antique ornamental ewers, graced with a bounty of quality relief decor and feeling substantial in the hand. Delivered ready to display.

fig 5. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
fig 6. Pair of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24561

Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Ewers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096281
Dealers Internal Ref
24561
London Fine Antiques
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A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
Pair Of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850
Ref: SA1096281
A pair of Victorian Italian Grand Tour bronze ornamental ewers featuring relief friezes, grotesque mask spouts, and lion paw feet on circular bases.
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Grand Tour bronze ewers are decorative metalwork vessels inspired by classical Greek, Roman, and Renaissance antiquities. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy European travellers acquired these detailed cast-bronze vessels in Italy as educational souvenirs celebrating classical art and archaeology.

These ewers were typically created using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine intricate relief detail such as mythological friezes, grotesque masks, and classical foliage. They were often finished with chemical patination and mounted on marble or slate plinths for stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased details, crisp casting lines, and age-appropriate wear to the patina, particularly on high-relief areas. Inspecting the underside of the base usually reveals traditional assembly methods, such as square-cut threaded iron rods and hand-cut nuts.

Antique bronze ewers serve as sculptural accents when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a formal bookcase. Pairing them with contemporary minimalist decor or dark, atmospheric colour schemes creates a balanced contrast that highlights their classical silhouettes.

Dust bronze ewers regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or a dry soft-bristled brush to remove dust from detailed crevices. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip historic patina, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax periodically to protect against oxidisation.
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