Silver, Glass

June 16, 2010

LOT 269

Lot 269

Victorian Electro-Type Silver Wine Ewer, in the Renaissance manner, after François Briot, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1867

Victorian Electro-Type Silver Wine Ewer, in the Renaissance manner, after François Briot, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1867
Lot 269 Details
Victorian Electro-Type Silver Wine Ewer, in the Renaissance manner, after François Briot, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1867

with three panels of the Seasons inscribed ‘VER’, ‘HYEMS’ and ‘AVTVMNVS’ and three of the Continents ‘AFRICA’, ‘EVROPA’ and ‘AMERICA’
height 11.7" — 29.8 cm.
36.8 oz. — 1145 grams
lozenge under base moulded ELKINGTON below a crown and stamped 978

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; solid weight; good marks at rim of spout

LOT 269
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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