ANTIQUE 20thC BRITISH SOLID SILVER EWER, ROBERT GRAY & SON c.1922

£2,795.00

Antique 20th Century British solid silver ewer of elegant baluster form, richly decorated throughout with elaborate repoussé floral and foliate scrollwork in the ornate Victorian style. The beautifully modelled body features intricate raised flowers, scrolling foliage and acanthus leaves surrounding vacant cartouches, all set against a finely textured ground.

The slender waisted neck is delicately engraved with trailing vine leaves, rising to a shaped pouring spout and hinged cover surmounted by a charming grape and vine finial. The ewer is further enhanced by a naturalistic handle, realistically modelled to resemble a textured branch, and stands upon a spreading circular pedestal foot embellished with matching floral decoration.

Hallmarked British Silver (925 Standard), Birmingham, year 1922 (F), Maker's Mark RG&S (Robert Gray & Son).

Reference Number: P12683

Antique 20th Century British solid silver ewer of elegant baluster form, richly decorated throughout with elaborate repoussé floral and foliate scrollwork in the ornate Victorian style. The beautifully modelled body features intricate raised flowers, scrolling foliage and acanthus leaves surrounding vacant cartouches, all set against a finely textured ground.

The slender waisted neck is delicately engraved with trailing vine leaves, rising to a shaped pouring spout and hinged cover surmounted by a charming grape and vine finial. The ewer is further enhanced by a naturalistic handle, realistically modelled to resemble a textured branch, and stands upon a spreading circular pedestal foot embellished with matching floral decoration.

Hallmarked British Silver (925 Standard), Birmingham, year 1922 (F), Maker's Mark RG&S (Robert Gray & Son).

Reference Number: P12683

CONDITION

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

SIZE

Height: 29 cm // 11.42 inches
Width: 15 cm // 5.91 inches
Depth: 13 cm // 5.12 inches
Weight: 835g