ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER EXCEPTIONAL FIGURAL EWER & BASIN, PARIS c.1880
19th Century French silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a partially nude female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on matted ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, the center bears a lager vacant cartouche. Hallmarked French export silver, Maker's mark for Ferry.
Reference Number: A4188
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French exceptionally large solid silver figural ewer & basin, raised on a circular foot applied with cast handle modelled as a partially nude female figure, the tall baluster body is intricately hand engraved on matted ground with scroll work and leafy foliage, the center bears a lager vacant cartouche.
Both pieces Hallmarked French export silver (Mercury head, 950 high standard), Paris, mark used between 1878-1973, Maker's mark for Ferry (silversmith active in the late 19th century)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
EWER
Height: 36cm
Width: 25 x 19cm
Weight: 1650g
BASIN
Height: 17cm
Width: 49cm
Weight: 2040g
