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A SET OF HUNT & ROSKELL VICTORIAN CELLINI PATTERN SILVER WINE EWERS
Hunt & Roskell, London, England, circa 1871-1872
Marks: (lion passant), (leopard's head crowned), (duty mark), (crown over) IH & RR, HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER, q
13 inches high (33.0 cm)
89.3 ounces (excluding stopper)

Provenance:
From a Midwest Estate

The ewers of baluster-form with segmented figural S-scroll handle, elongated spout over female mask to unadorned neck, ribbed bands to body divide fields of strap-work framing medallions, scrolling foliage, fruit and animals, each raised on a stepped foot with bands of decoration, one with finial to hinged lid marked 5483 to foot, second with stopper engraved with a figure of a deer and inscribed AUDE INCIPE to waisted neck and marked to foot 5399.


Condition Report*: Stopper bearing identical hallmarks as ewers, cork in very good condition, the hinged lid secure, nicks and scratches to surface commensurate with age, a unique set and overall in very nice condition.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2013
14th Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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