A Victorian gilt-lined helmet-shaped ewer on an engraved domed circular foot and with an applied egg and dart rim and elongated foliate-decorated scroll handle, the body engraved with a frieze of classical figures with lion's mask and foliate swags beneath, the front with contemporary presentation inscription within a wreath cartouche, Emes & Barnard, London 1875 - 6¾in., 7.75oz.