Lot Essay
A similar silver ewer, presented at the Shrewsbury May Races in 1854, was sold by Christie's, London, March 31, 1998, lot 48
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MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN S. HUNT, LONDON, 1853
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A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT EWER
Maker's mark of John S. Hunt, London, 1853
Of baluster form, on spreading circular foot, elaborately repoussé and chased overall with swirling waves, rocaille and foliage, the scroll handle surmounted by a sea monster, marked on body and stamped on foot HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 6535
17¼in. (43.6cm.) high; 51oz. (1589gr.)
Maker's mark of John S. Hunt, London, 1853
Of baluster form, on spreading circular foot, elaborately repoussé and chased overall with swirling waves, rocaille and foliage, the scroll handle surmounted by a sea monster, marked on body and stamped on foot HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 6535
17¼in. (43.6cm.) high; 51oz. (1589gr.)