Pair Of Antique Ornamental Ewers, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, C.1850

Our Stock # 24561

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'')