Antique Victorian Silver Cellini Jug / Wine Ewer Pitcher London England 1846

Antique Victorian Silver Cellini Jug / Wine Ewer Pitcher London England 1846
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1846
An excellent example of a classic Antique Victorian Silver Jug in the traditional 'Cellini' style. Inspired by the work of 16th century artist, sculptor and metal worker Benvenuto Cellini these silver jugs have become a recognisable design icon in their own rights.
This beautiful Victorian Jug has an ornate chased design on its entire exterior surface including a series of cartouches with with classical and mythical faces surrounded by stylised scroll and foliate designs. The Jug also has images of birds and animals interspersed between the other chased imagery. The scroll handle has a figural thumbpiece and the lid has complementary chasing. The interior is gilded.

Made in London, England in 1846 by Alfred Ivory.

Approx. Weight - 1148g / 36.9oz
Approx. Height - 31cm

This Victorian Silver Cellini Jug has a full English Hallmark on the body and is part marked on the lid.

This Antique Silver Jug is in excellent condition with no damage.

STOCK CODE - WIN01 VIN01
Made in
Date - 1846
Maker - Alfred Ivory

£4,250
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