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Bronze Ewer Vase with Bacchus and Dolphin Figural Handle
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Bronze Ewer Vase with Bacchus and Dolphin Figural Handle

19th century
Description

Small bronze ewer with Bacchus and dolphin figural handle, engraved solid oval centerpiece mounted on a circular base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Bronze Bacchus Ewer Vase to the 1890s.

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SA1202464
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
Small bronze ewer with Bacchus and dolphin figural handle, engraved solid oval centerpiece mounted on a circular base.
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Bronze Bacchus Ewer Vase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202464
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form.
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Archive I A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form.

Bronze Ewer Vase with Bacchus and Dolphin Figural Handle

Archive II A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View II
Archive III A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View III
Archive IV A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View IV
Archive V A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View V
Archive VI A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View VI
Archive VII A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View VII
Archive VIII A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View VIII
Archive IX A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View IX
Archive X A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form. View X
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Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2025
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A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form.
Bronze Ewer Vase with Bacchus and Dolphin Figural Handle
Ref: SA1202464
A Neoclassical cast bronze ewer vase featuring an elongated spout, an engraved pedestal body, and an ornate handle shaped with a Bacchus mask and dolphin form.
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  • ObjectEwers & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBacchus mask handle, Dolphin tail handle, Engraved geometric bands, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Neoclassical bronze ewer vase from 1890 presents a warm brown finish across its cast metallic construction. The vessel stands on an engraved circular pedestal base supporting a bulbous body detailed with horizontal turned mouldings and geometric bands. An elongated spout rises from a narrow neck, while the sculptural handle incorporates an intricate Bacchus mask and a dolphin tail form. The visible details include chased patterns along the midsection and a stepped footplate. Measuring 22 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, this piece functions as a decorative accessory suitable for placement on a sideboard top in a study or formal reception room. It provides a classical accent within a gentleman's library interior scheme.

An ewer is a narrow-necked pitcher featuring a spout and handle, traditionally designed to hold water or wine. During the Neoclassical period, decorative ewers were created as sculptural display pieces inspired by ancient Greco-Roman vessels and Classical mythology.

Classical ewers were predominantly cast in bronze or brass using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques. Craftsmen applied hand-chased detailing to accentuate figural handles, relief masks, and engraved geometric banding across the body.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand finishing, crisp relief detailing around cast components, and subtle casting seams. Natural oxidisation and age-appropriate patination inside crevices also indicate genuine antiquity.

Place the ewer as an accent object on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Pairing the item with structured stone elements, dark timber, or leather-bound volumes highlights its Neoclassical silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip the original patination, and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the metal from oxidisation.
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