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After the Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Askos Circa 1860
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After the Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Askos Circa 1860

19th century
Sold 1 December 2024 · Hand of Glory
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After The Antique - A fine qualiy 19th century Italian Grand Tour Souvenir bronze ‘Askos’ after the antique Roman original excavated at Herculaneum and now in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.

An Askos was a Roman pouring vessel for wine or milk. This version has a sinuous foliate decorated handle terminating with a winged putto standing on a scallop shell, the gadrooned rim surmounted by two detailed goats.

An identical example can be found illustrated in the Chiurazzi Foundry catalogue. Italian, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Bronze Askos Vessel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109171
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000761
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After The Antique - A fine qualiy 19th century Italian Grand Tour Souvenir bronze ‘Askos’ after the antique Roman original excavated at Herculaneum and now in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.

An Askos was a Roman pouring vessel for wine or milk.

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This version has a sinuous foliate decorated handle terminating with a winged putto standing on a scallop shell, the gadrooned rim surmounted by two detailed goats.
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An identical example can be found illustrated in the Chiurazzi Foundry catalogue. Italian, circa 1860.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Bronze Askos Vessel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109171
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000761
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

After the Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Askos Circa 1860

Archive II A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim. View VIII
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
Items Sold 2,462
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim.
After The Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Askos circa 1860
Ref: SA1109171
A dark patinated bronze askos vessel featuring an elaborate handle, egg-and-dart rim moulding, and a small sculptural figure of an animal atop the rim.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessel
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsAcanthine handle, Egg-and-dart rim, Figural animal mount, Classical bas-relief
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

An askos is a type of ancient Greek pottery or metal vessel used for pouring liquids, and Grand Tour souvenirs were 19th-century bronze replicas collected by travellers visiting classical archaeological sites in Italy.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze using traditional lost-wax methods, often finished with chemical patination to simulate ancient oxidisation and archaeological burial surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate patination, heavy cast-bronze construction with hand-chased details, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than modern chemical distressing.

Place the piece on a dark wood mantelpiece, library bookshelf, or executive desk to introduce historical gravitas and textural contrast to modern minimalist or transitional schemes.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid all liquid cleaners, polishes, or abrasives to protect the historical patina and surface integrity.
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