Description:
Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Ewer, Glasgow, Scotland, 1846-47, Robert Gray & Son, maker, baluster-form with grapes to cover, ivory heat stops to a faux bois handle terminating in fruiting grapevines, the neck further decorated with grapevines, the body with repousse flowers and rocaille, the foot with acanthus leaves, ht. 12 3/8 in., approx. 32.0 troy oz.
Estimate $700-900
Light scattered surface abrasions and pitting.
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