ANTIQUE 19THC SCOTTISH SOLID SILVER HOT WATER URN / SAMOVAR, WHIGHTON C.1836
19th Century Georgian silver hot water samovar, inverted pear shaped on a round base, cast scroll feet, body profusely chased in relief with flowers, shell and acanthus leaves, applied with large twin leaf caped c-shaped handles, a hot water spout with a cast hinged shell handle and the large finial in complimentary style. The front of the samovar bears a vacant cartooche. Hallmarked Scottish Silver (925), Edinburgh, year 1836 (E) & 1837 (F), Maker's mark AGW for A G Whighton.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5256
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Georgian exceptionally rare solid silver hot water samovar, inverted pear shaped on a round base, cast scroll feet, body profusely chased in relief with flowers, shell and acanthus leaves, applied with large twin leaf caped c-shaped handles, a hot water spout with a cast hinged shell handle and the large finial in complimentary style. The front of the samovar bears a vacant cartooche. All parts removable and original tube to contain the hot iron. Hallmarked Scottish Silver (925 standard), Edinburgh, year 1836 (E) & 1837 (F), Maker AGW (A G Whighton)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 44cm
Width: 36 x 34cm
Weight: 4170g