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Monumental French Gilt Jugs Ewers 1840 Bacchus Cherub
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Monumental French Gilt Jugs Ewers 1840 Bacchus Cherub

18th century
Description

Magnificent pair of French gilt bronze ewers dating to the mid 19th century

Of impressive baluster form with richly modelled classical decoration

Bodies cast in high relief with lively figural scenes, cherubs and foliage

Bodies cast in high relief with scenes depicting Bacchus, Roman god of wine, surrounded by attendants, cherubs and revelers

Just look at the quality and intricacy to casting

Good size at well over three feet tall - 96.5 CM

Elaborate scrolling handles adorned with mythical creatures and winged cherub figures

Flared spouts decorated with fruiting vines, leaves and further classical ornament

Raised on substantial spreading circular bases with finely cast foliate detailing

Highly decorative statement pieces with an impressive sculptural presence

Country of Origin: France

Circa 1840

Offered in great shape - fully restored to original condition

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in Inches (CM)

Width 18" (45.7 cm)

Depth 13" (33 cm)

Height 38" (96.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Ewers to the 18th Century.

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SA1236853
Description
Magnificent pair of French gilt bronze ewers dating to the mid 19th century

Of impressive baluster form with richly modelled classical decoration

Bodies cast in high relief with lively figural scenes, cherubs and foliage

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Bodies cast in high relief with scenes depicting Bacchus, Roman god of wine, surrounded by attendants, cherubs and revelers.
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fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze ewers featuring detailed Bacchus relief scenes, leaf motifs, and cherub-topped handles.
fig 1. Monumental French Gilt Jugs Ewers 1840 Bacchus Cherub

Just look at the quality and intricacy to casting

Good size at well over three feet tall - 96.5 CM

Elaborate scrolling handles adorned with mythical creatures and winged cherub figures

Flared spouts decorated with fruiting vines, leaves and further classical ornament

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze ewers featuring detailed Bacchus relief scenes, leaf motifs, and cherub-topped handles.
fig 2. Monumental French Gilt Jugs Ewers 1840 Bacchus Cherub

Raised on substantial spreading circular bases with finely cast foliate detailing

Highly decorative statement pieces with an impressive sculptural presence

Country of Origin: France

Circa 1840

Offered in great shape - fully restored to original condition

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in Inches (CM)

Width 18" (45.7 cm)

Depth 13" (33 cm)

Height 38" (96.5 cm)

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Ewers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236853
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze ewers featuring detailed Bacchus relief scenes, leaf motifs, and cherub-topped handles.
Monumental French Gilt Jugs Ewers 1840 Bacchus Cherub
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  • ObjectDecorative Ewers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBacchus figures, Cherub handles, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Frieze in relief
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This pair of French Rococo Revival ewers dates to the 18th century, taking an impressive baluster form in gilt bronze and ormolu with a rich gold finish. Each vessel stands upon a substantial spreading circular base with finely cast foliate detailing and classical ornament. The bodies are cast in high relief with lively figural scenes depicting Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, surrounded by attendants, cherubs, and revellers. Elaborate scrolling handles are adorned with mythical creatures and winged cherub figures, while flared spouts show decoration of fruiting vines and leaves. The pair measures 96.5 cm high, 45.7 cm wide, and 33 cm deep. These sculptural statement pieces work well placed on a sideboard top in a dining room or formal living area, bringing classical presence to a French chateau interior scheme. Each ewer displays intricate casting quality across its entire surface, from the detailed Bacchus frieze in relief down to the foliate circular base and winged cherub handle finials. Fully restored to original condition, they function as decorative display objects rather than practical pouring vessels. Their substantial proportions and elaborate ornamentation suit placement as the central focal point of a large surface.

FAQs

During the mid-19th century in France, decorative ewers were created as ornamental showpieces influenced by classical mythology, often incorporating Bacchic themes and detailed figural relief work.

These decorative vessels were predominantly crafted from cast bronze or brass, which was then gilded using techniques such as mercury gilding or electroplating to achieve a durable gold finish.

Authentic pieces typically feature heavy cast metal construction, finely chased hand-finished surface details, sharp relief carving, and natural age-appropriate wear on the undersides and gilded highlights.

Positioning a symmetrical pair of gilt ewers on a marble fireplace mantelpiece or a dining room sideboard creates a refined architectural focal point that complements classical and eclectic modern spaces.

Maintain gilt bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel hair brush, avoiding liquid polishes, abrasives, or chemical cleaners that can strip historic gilding.
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