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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.

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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
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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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  • ObjectDecorative Ewers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Bronze
  • MotifsHigh relief figures, scrolling handles, acanthus leaf details, square pedestal base
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

A pair of Victorian Renaissance Revival decorative ewers from the 19th century, made from bronze with a warm bronze finish. Each ewer stands upright on a square pedestal base with a stepped, turned foot and rope-moulded detail, rising through a bulbous body decorated with high relief figures including mythological images, winged females, two large crabs, and two rams. The spirally fluted neck terminates in a ruffled lip, fitted with an arched scrolling handle shaped as a long clawed arm originating from a horned and bearded face at the top. The vessels measure 29 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Displayed as a balanced pair on a mantelpiece, these ewers bring a classical architectural presence to an interior setting. They suit traditional living spaces, studies, or libraries as ornamental mantelpiece objects, catching the light across their detailed relief surfaces.

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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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