ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN PAIR OF SOLID SILVER CELLINI EWER JUGS, SHEFFIELD c.1890
19th Century Victorian silver pair of matched "Cellini" pattern ewers, the pattern is so called in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century, considered by many as the greatest sculptor of all time. The jug is beautifully chased with ornate decoration, such as masks, animals, strap-work, foliage and flutes, mounted with a caryatid ornate scroll figural handle and hinged lid.
Hallmarked English silver (925), Sheffield, year 1887 (U) and 1890 (x), Maker's mark J.W.D for James Dixon & Sons, James Willis Dixon.
Reference Number: A6514/6572
19th Century Victorian silver pair of matched "Cellini" pattern ewers, the pattern is so called in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century, considered by many as the greatest sculptor of all time. The jug is beautifully chased with ornate decoration, such as masks, animals, strap-work, foliage and flutes, mounted with a caryatid ornate scroll figural handle and hinged lid.
Hallmarked English silver (925), Sheffield, year 1887 (U) and 1890 (x), Maker's mark J.W.D for James Dixon & Sons, James Willis Dixon.
Reference Number: A6514/6572
19th Century Victorian silver pair of matched "Cellini" pattern ewers, the pattern is so called in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century, considered by many as the greatest sculptor of all time. The jug is beautifully chased with ornate decoration, such as masks, animals, strap-work, foliage and flutes, mounted with a caryatid ornate scroll figural handle and hinged lid.
Hallmarked English silver (925), Sheffield, year 1887 (U) and 1890 (x), Maker's mark J.W.D for James Dixon & Sons, James Willis Dixon.
Reference Number: A6514/6572
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver pair of matched "Cellini" pattern ewers, the pattern is so called in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century, considered by many as the greatest sculptor of all time. The jug is beautifully chased with ornate decoration, such as masks, animals, strap-work, foliage and flutes, mounted with a caryatid ornate scroll figural handle and hinged lid. Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1887 (U) and 1890 (x), Maker's mark J.W.D (James Dixon & Sons, James Willis Dixon)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 32cm
Width: 18 x 12cm
Combined Weight: 1300g