ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER EXCEPTIONAL FIGURAL EWER & BASIN, PARIS c.1880

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19th Century French silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a partially nude female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on matted ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, the center bears a lager vacant cartouche. Hallmarked French export silver, Maker's mark for Ferry.

Reference Number: A4188

19th Century French silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a partially nude female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on matted ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, the center bears a lager vacant cartouche. Hallmarked French export silver, Maker's mark for Ferry.

Reference Number: A4188

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century French exceptionally large solid silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a partially nude female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on matted ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, the center bears a lager vacant cartouche.

Both pieces Hallmarked French export silver (Mercury head, 950 high standard), Paris, mark used between 1878-1973, Maker's mark for Ferry (silversmith active in the late 19th century)

CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.

EWER

Height: 36cm

Width: 25 x 19cm

Weight: 1650g

BASIN

Height: 17cm

Width: 49cm

Weight: 2040g

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