A VICTORIAN SILVER EWER

1875, MARK OF ROBERT HENNELL, LONDON

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A VICTORIAN SILVER EWER
1875, mark of Robert Hennell, London
Baluster form, on circular pedestal foot, the body centering a satyr mask, with scroll handle and everted rim, marked on body, also marked with retailer's mark
12¼in. (31cm.) high; 31oz. (968gr.)

Lot Essay

In addition to the maker's mark of Robert Hennell, this ewer features another mark of cross-hatched arrows within an octagonal punch. This mark is believed to signify silver supplied by Hennell, a manufacturer to the trade, exclusively to the prominent London firm of Hancocks & Co. Hancocks built a reputation as one of the finest silver and jewelry retailers of the 19th century.

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