Lot 179 , A mid Victorian silver wine ewer, by George Richards Elkington, Height 311mm Weight 21.1oz/658grms

A mid Victorian silver wine ewer, by George Richards Elkington, hallmarked for London 1866, of classical form with a double scrolled handle and gravity lid, the main body engraved with classical figures and vacant large oval cartouche,
Height 311mm Weight 21.1oz/658grms
Estimate £400-600

Overall good condition, commensurate with age and use. Evidence of gilding to the lip and surface of lid. Perhaps was once all gilded?. Hallmarks clear but with some minor rubbing to the duty mark and maker's mark.


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Sold for £650