Ewer (2) - .950 silver

Pair of Rocaille-style, 950 silver and crystal ewers, 19th century
French craftsmanship circa 1850

Crystal blown and cut with fluted ribbed facets, mounted in a silver frame with vermeil interior.
The neck of the ewers is finely worked with rocaille and floral motifs. The spout is sealed by a lid whose grip is ornamented with a relief rocaille motif. The handle is serpentine. The base repeats the rocaille and floral motifs.

Height: 31 cm.
Weight: 1411 g.

French workmanship
Silver hallmarks.

Head of Minerva. From 1838.

Perfectly functional