George IV Sterling Silver Ewer

Description:

George IV Sterling Silver Ewer, London, 1829-30, Charles Fox, maker, baluster-form, neck and spout finely-chased in a ribbed shell texture, the scroll handle with acanthus joins, shoulder with pendant floral garlands above a register of palm fronds, all raised on a circular foot modeled as a shell with scrolls and seaweed, ht. 14 1/4 in., approx. 44.4 troy oz.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Very minor, unobtrusive nicks to body. Otherwise in very good condition overall.


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