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Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Neo-classical Ewers
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Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Neo-classical Ewers

19th century
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A pair of elegant Nineteenth Century bronze and ormolu ewers; the ewers with eagle head handles and decorated with a Venus scallop shell below the spout; raised on a circular ormolu base.

These bronze and ormolu ewers are the ideal decoration for a handsome chest of drawers, an elegant table or on a mantelpiece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.25cm (7.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Ewers to the 1860s.

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SA1224281
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BA234
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A pair of elegant Nineteenth Century bronze and ormolu ewers; the ewers with eagle head handles and decorated with a Venus scallop shell below the spout; raised on a circular ormolu base.
These bronze and ormolu ewers are the ideal decoration for a handsome chest of drawers, an elegant table or on a mantelpiece.
Reindeer Antiques
Height
20.25cm (7.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Ewers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224281
Dealers Internal Ref
BA234
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases.

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Neo-classical Ewers

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases. View III
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A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases.
Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Neo-classical Ewers
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A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical ewers featuring reeded gilt-bronze urn bodies with dark patinated bronze central bands, cast handles, and tiered bases.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Neoclassical ewers from the 19th century draw inspiration from classical Greco-Roman forms, displaying symmetrical proportions, reeded urn bodies, and ornate cast handles, often combining dark patinated bronze with mercury-gilded bronze fittings.

These decorative vessels were created using the lost-wax casting method for individual bronze components, which were then hand-chased and assembled with threaded iron rods; gilding was achieved via mercury-amalgam fire gilding to create a bright, durable gold finish.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp hand-chasing on metal mounts, heavy hand-cast bronze weight, natural patination or wear to gilt surfaces, and traditional threaded square nuts beneath the base components.

Pairing these sculptural vessels on a marble mantelpiece, console table, or alongside contemporary art creates a refined focal point that balances historical classical symmetry with clean modern lines.

Dust metal surfaces gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding abrasive polishes, water, or chemical cleaners that can strip delicate historical gilding and original bronze patination.
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