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Antique Silver Ewer.
George James Antiques
for sale €2,919     $3,169
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Antique Silver Ewer.

18th century
Description

Magnificent Geo.III silver ewer; of plain vase form with a hinged lid/cover and fruitwood handle. Standing on a raised square pedestal foot and a superb leaf decoration to the handle. The body displays an armorial shield, the arms and crest being that of Hawkins. The hallmarks are well struck and still wonderfully clear. As elegant and as fine a quality as anyone could wish for.

London. 1786. Abraham Peterson & Peter Podio.

Height 30cm

Weight 24 troy oz/746gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Wine Ewer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA899029
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2048
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Description
Magnificent Geo.III silver ewer; of plain vase form with a hinged lid/cover and fruitwood handle. Standing on a raised square pedestal foot and a superb leaf decoration to the handle. The body displays an armorial shield, the arms and crest being that of Hawkins. The hallmarks are well struck and still wonderfully clear. As elegant and as fine a quality as anyone could wish for.

London. 1786. Abraham Peterson & Peter Podio.

Height 30cm

Weight 24 troy oz/746gm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Wine Ewer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA899029
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2048
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the George James Antiques Profile Page

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An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle.
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Archive I An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle.

Antique Silver Ewer.

Archive II An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle. View II
Archive III An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle. View III
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 114
Items Sold 807
George James Antiques
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An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle.
Antique Silver Ewer.
Ref: SA899029
An antique silver ewer featuring an urn-shaped body on a square base, an engraved coat of arms, a hinged lid, and a carved dark wood handle.
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A silver ewer is a decorative, narrow-necked pitcher or jug designed primarily for serving liquids such as wine or water. Originating in antiquity, silver ewers became prominent dining statement pieces during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently featuring neoclassical urn profiles, footed pedestal bases, and hinged lids.

Antique ewers are typically constructed from sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, often featuring an inner gilded lining to prevent liquid corrosion. Handles are frequently carved from ebony, fruitwood, or horn to insulate the users hand when warm liquids are served.

Authenticity is determined by examining makers marks, purity hallmarks, town marks, and date letters stamped into the metal casing, usually near the rim or base. Genuine period pieces exhibit hand-engraved armorial details, seamless silver soldering at construction joints, and natural age-related oxidisation.

An antique silver ewer functions as a focal point when displayed on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or mantelpiece. It pairs effectively with dark timber furniture, contemporary glass stemware, or minimalist stone surfaces to provide textural contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and polish periodically using a specialized non-abrasive silver cream to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging non-silver wooden or horn handles in water, and store the piece in a dry environment with low humidity to limit oxidisation.
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