Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Ewer

Description:

Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Ewer, London, 1860-61, Daniel & Charles Houle, maker, vasiform, with a faux-bois handle entwined with grapevines and engraved throughout with pendant foliate swags centering engraved coats of arms to either side, one further engraved "Barnards Inn," ht. 14 1/2 in., approx. 31.8 troy oz.
Estimate $600-800

Engraving removal to front of body with related dents and weakening to silver surface. Otherwise in good condition.


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