ANTIQUE 19thC ENGLISH SOLID SILVER EWER BY BARNARD & SONS LTD OF LONDON c.1868

£2,795.00

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver ewer of elegant pear shaped form, beautifully detailed with naturalistic applied grapevines, finely detailed vine leaves, curling tendrils and clusters of grapes cascading across the highly polished body. The elongated neck rises to a finely shaped pouring spout, complemented by an elaborate scrolling handle richly decorated with foliate ornament. The bulbous body is further enhanced by an engraved armorial crest and motto - "Vivere sat vincere", a Latin proverb and historic heraldic motto meaning "To live is sufficient victory". Raised upon a spreading circular pedestal foot.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's Mark JEWJB (John, Edward, Walter & John Barnard (Barnard & Sons Ltd)).

Reference Number: P12685

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver ewer of elegant pear shaped form, beautifully detailed with naturalistic applied grapevines, finely detailed vine leaves, curling tendrils and clusters of grapes cascading across the highly polished body. The elongated neck rises to a finely shaped pouring spout, complemented by an elaborate scrolling handle richly decorated with foliate ornament. The bulbous body is further enhanced by an engraved armorial crest and motto - "Vivere sat vincere", a Latin proverb and historic heraldic motto meaning "To live is sufficient victory". Raised upon a spreading circular pedestal foot.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1868 (n), Maker's Mark JEWJB (John, Edward, Walter & John Barnard (Barnard & Sons Ltd)).

Reference Number: P12685

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Light wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 34 cm // 13.39 inches
Width: 13 cm // 5.12 inches
Depth: 12 cm // 4.72 inches
Weight: 894g