A French Silver Mounted Glass Wine Ewer, 19th century. Marks: (swan import mark), (effaced makers mark), G. 11 x 5 x 5-1...

Description

A French Silver Mounted Glass Wine Ewer, 19th century
Marks: (swan import mark), (effaced makers mark), G
11 x 5 x 5-1/2 inches (27.9 x 12.7 x 14.0 cm)
35.2 ounces (gross)

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A DALLAS GENTLEMAN

The baluster-form wine ewer with hinged lid, faux fringed drapery to neck ornamented with foliage and ribbons with scrolled cartouche below spout, shaped foliate handle, body with floral festoon and acanthus motifs, atop stepped dome base with fluting and acanthus decoration.



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