ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER GILT MASSIVE FIGURAL VASE, D&C HOULE c.1868
19th Century Victorian Silver magnificent figural vase, impressively large size and richly gilt, stunning Neo-Classical style, the baluster body is engraved and applied with four medallions exceptionally decorated in bas-relief depicting Mythological allegories representing the four seasons. The sides are applied with two large figural handles modelled as Classical Muses. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's mark DHCH for Daniel & Charles Houle.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2333
19th Century Victorian Silver magnificent figural vase, impressively large size and richly gilt, stunning Neo-Classical style, the baluster body is engraved and applied with four medallions exceptionally decorated in bas-relief depicting Mythological allegories representing the four seasons. The sides are applied with two large figural handles modelled as Classical Muses. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's mark DHCH for Daniel & Charles Houle.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2333
19th Century Victorian Silver magnificent figural vase, impressively large size and richly gilt, stunning Neo-Classical style, the baluster body is engraved and applied with four medallions exceptionally decorated in bas-relief depicting Mythological allegories representing the four seasons. The sides are applied with two large figural handles modelled as Classical Muses. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's mark DHCH for Daniel & Charles Houle.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2333
Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver magnificent figural vase, impressively large size and richly gilt, stunning Neo-Classical style, the baluster body is engraved and applied with four medallions exceptionally decorated in bas-relief depicting Mythological allegories representing the four seasons. The sides are applied with two large figural handles modelled as Classical Muses. Body, neck and handles are fully Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle, important silversmiths, sons of the famous silversmith John Houle). The base is also stamped with the retailer's mark "Jones & Son, 19 Long Acre, London".
Condition
Just general wear, minor dents and gilding worn in places.
Size
Height: 52.5cm
Width: 25 x 20cm
Silver Weight: 3180g