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ANTIQUE #SA885117

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Ewer/jug - 1861

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: S & A Marsh

An antique Victorian sterling silver wine ewer/jug which has a tall bulbous shaped body, a hinged lid with an attractive finial and resting on a raised circular foot. The body of this wine ewer has been highly decorated with flowers, leaves and fruit and there is a head motif just below the base of the handle. There is so much detail on the body of this wine ewer that it would look interesting and eye catching when displayed. It would be practical to use and would make an ideal addition to a collection. The inside of the neck and lid have been nicely gilded and there is a crest on one side of the body. This jug would hold 1.5 litres of wine and weighs 26.5 troy ounces (824 grams).
 
Height: 34.3 cms (13.5'')
 
Width (from handle to spout): 15 cms (5.9'')
 
Diameter of body: 13.5 cms (5.3'')
 
Diameter of base: 11.2 cms (4.4'')
 
It was hallmarked in London for 1861 by Henry Wilkinson and remains in excellent condition.
 
This silver wine ewer has been registered wit...
Antique SA885117 shown on this page was made in 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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S & A Marsh
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07773 644605
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD