ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER GILT CELLINI JUG / CLARET / WINE EWER LONDON 1879
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1879 London
A magnificent Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug. This Cellini Jug is covered with a rich gold gilt and is embellished with the traditional Cellini Style Chased design inspired by the renowned Renaissance Silversmith Benvenuto Cellini. The Ewer has an impressive spout with a classical Bacchus Face Chased beneath it surrounded by ornate detailing. The scroll handle is embellished with the head and torso of a classical figure, with the head forming a sturdy thumb piece. The Jug stands on a spread pedestal foot.
Date - 1879.
Made in London.
Maker - Stephen Smith.
Approx Weight - 872g / 28oz
Approx. Height - 28.5cm
Approx. Width - 17.9cm
Made in London
Date - 1879
Date - 1879
CONDITION
This Jug is in excellent condition.MEDIUM
Sterling Silver / Gilt
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