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Circa 1880'S a Pair Victorian Bronze Ewers
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Circa 1880'S a Pair Victorian Bronze Ewers

19th century
Description

Circa 1880's a pair of unusual, intricately designed bronze ewers, decorated throughout with mythological images. They may once have been silver plated.

Each one weighs 1.3 kgs.

The ewers measure 29cm in height, approximately 11cm in width and with a base of about 6cm square.

At the top of the handle is a face with ram's horns, pointed ears and a beard, and a long clawed arm forms the handle and rests on the chest of a winged female.

At the lower part of the ewers are two large crabs and two rams.

They are beautifully designed and both are in very good condition.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Bronze Ewers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA825835
Dealers Internal Reference
1633
Description
Circa 1880's a pair of unusual, intricately designed bronze ewers, decorated throughout with mythological images. They may once have been silver plated.

Each one weighs 1.3 kgs.

The ewers measure 29cm in height, approximately 11cm in width and with a base of about 6cm square.

At the top of the handle is a face with ram's horns, pointed ears and a beard, and a long clawed arm forms the handle and rests on the chest of a winged female.
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fig 1. A pair of ornate Victorian bronze ewers featuring high-relief classical carvings, scrolling handles, and square pedestal bases.
fig 1. Circa 1880'S a Pair Victorian Bronze Ewers

At the lower part of the ewers are two large crabs and two rams.

They are beautifully designed and both are in very good condition.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for remote areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Bronze Ewers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA825835
Dealers Internal Ref
1633
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Archive I A pair of ornate Victorian bronze ewers featuring high-relief classical carvings, scrolling handles, and square pedestal bases.

CIRCA 1880's A PAIR VICTORIAN BRONZE EWERS

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A pair of ornate Victorian bronze ewers featuring high-relief classical carvings, scrolling handles, and square pedestal bases.
CIRCA 1880's A PAIR VICTORIAN BRONZE EWERS
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A pair of ornate Victorian bronze ewers featuring high-relief classical carvings, scrolling handles, and square pedestal 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.

Decorative ewers based on classical Greco-Roman and Renaissance models gained significant popularity during the 19th century. Manufactured as display objects rather than functional water jugs, they reflected the Victorian fascination with antiquity, archaeology, and revived historical styles.

Victorian bronze ewers were typically produced using lost-wax casting or sand casting techniques. The cast components, including the body, handle, and base, were assembled, hand-chased to refine surface detail, and finished with patination or gilded highlights.

Authentic 19th-century bronze ewers feature heavy casting, crisp hand-chased decorative relief, and natural wear to the patina along high-contact points. Look for threaded iron or brass rod assemblies inside the base and subtle irregularities consistent with historical foundry techniques.

Antique bronze ewers function as sculptural accents when placed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Their rich metallic texture contrasts effectively against minimalist backdrop materials such as marble, lime-wash plaster, or dark timber.

Dust cast bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to remove dirt from detailed reliefs. Avoid chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the patinated surface.
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