An impressive late 19th century Hanau silver presentation ewer executed in the English George III revival style. Raised on a circular pedestal foot, the piece is richly decorated throughout with finely chased scrollwork, foliate arabesques and stippled ground panels, closely imitating late 18th century English neo-classical silver.
The body is divided into horizontal decorative bands, each featuring detailed repoussé ornament including symmetrical scrolling foliage and classical motifs. The front panel is centred with a winged cherub mask framed by scrolling leaves, a design strongly associated with Georgian decorative vocabulary. The shaped pouring lip rises elegantly from the upper section, while the sweeping handle terminates in a sculpted classical bust, reflecting the antique Roman influence popular during the Georgian period.
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm
Length: 20.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Weight: 600 g
Specifications
Metal: Silver (Hanau pseudo hallmarks)
Origin: Hanau, Germany
Period: Late 19th Century
Style: George III Revival / Neo-Classical
Type: Presentation Ewer / Decorative Silver Jug
Condition Report
Good overall condition with surface wear and light marks consistent with age and polishing.
An impressive late 19th century Hanau silver presentation ewer executed in the English George III revival style. Raised on a circular pedestal foot, the piece is richly decorated throughout with finely chased scrollwork, foliate arabesques and stippled ground panels, closely imitating late 18th century English neo-classical silver.
The body is divided into horizontal decorative bands, each featuring detailed repoussé ornament including symmetrical scrolling foliage and classical motifs. The front panel is centred with a winged cherub mask framed by scrolling leaves, a design strongly associated with Georgian decorative vocabulary. The shaped pouring lip rises elegantly from the upper section, while the sweeping handle terminates in a sculpted classical bust, reflecting the antique Roman influence popular during the Georgian period.
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm
Length: 20.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Weight: 600 g
Specifications
Metal: Silver (Hanau pseudo hallmarks)
Origin: Hanau, Germany
Period: Late 19th Century
Style: George III Revival / Neo-Classical
Type: Presentation Ewer / Decorative Silver Jug
Condition Report
Good overall condition with surface wear and light marks consistent with age and polishing.
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