Pair of striking midcentury Classical coin silver ewers. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Each: Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised foot. On neck applied frieze with ring of Bacchic boys gripping drapery swags; below applied bead-and-reel border. High-rising handle with cast cupbearer mounted to volute terminal; bottom mount in form of male head in stylized leaf and scroll surround. On front engraved armorial in form of winged gryphon. Both have variant leaf-and-dart ornament. Not identical but very much a pair. Marked with maker’s and retailer’s (Starr & Marcus) stamps and no. 560. Heavy total weight: 94.5 troy ounces.
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Creator:Gorham Manufacturing Company(Maker),Starr & Marcus(Retailer)
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Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:American Classical(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Silver
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Place of Origin:United States
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Period:Mid-19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
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Condition:GoodNice patina and visible handwork.
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: BY796Seller: LU898038019302
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