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This is a pair of antique ornamental ewers. An Italian, bronze Grand Tour decorative pourer with classical taste, dating to …
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This is a pair of antique ornamental ewers. An Italian, bronze Grand Tour decorative pourer with classical taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking classical taste, with exceptional relief and mask detailing
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Quality bronze presents polished golden tones to great effect
Socles crafted from black marble, polished to a semi-gloss sheen
Superb weight in the hand of 2.646kg and 2.53kg respectively - 5.83 lb & 5.57 lb
Handles in the form of fascinating cameo portraits with a Greek or Roman appearance
Decorative faux spout hosts a foreboding fawn mask, with prominent beard and features
Arrow detail adorns the collar, widening to the main bulb form
Full relief scene in the Bacchanalian manner, with multiple figures in various poses
Quartet of fierce leopard heads sit prominently upon the upright
Each leopard resides above distinctive a leg and paw motif
Wide circular foot terminates with the aforementioned socle
Dressed to the base with suede leather protective cushion pads
This is a beguiling pair of antique ornamental ewers, graced with a bounty of quality relief decor and feeling substantial in the hand. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Max Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')
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- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 15.25ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
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