Two German .800 Silver-mounted Glass Wine Ewers

Description:

Two German .800 Silver-mounted Glass Wine Ewers, late 19th/early 20th century, maker's mark "EW," each with a narrow silver-mounted neck decorated throughout with neoclassical arabesques and masks, the handle formed as a maiden with grapes, with a colorless cut glass body, ht. 15 1/4 in.
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $500-700

With light surface wear to silver, glass with grime to interior. Neck of bottle within silver mount does not line up perfectly (see image),most likely manufacturing defect.


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