Lot Essay
Another silver vase by Hancocks & Co., depicting scenes from the life of Hercules, sold Christie's, New York, 16 April 1999, lot 254.
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PROPERTY OF A TEXAS COLLECTOR
A MONUMENTAL EDWARD VII SILVER VASE
MARK OF HANCOCKS & CO., LONDON, 1909
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A MONUMENTAL EDWARD VII SILVER VASE
MARK OF HANCOCKS & CO., LONDON, 1909
Vase-shaped on a circular foot, the stem with knop applied with lion masks, the body chased with acanthus, with two mythological scenes, the first depicting the Contest of Athena and Poseidon, the second depicting Hercules rescuing the princess Hesione, the handles formed as a pair of nereids, marked on body and foot
26 in. (66 cm.) high; 254 oz. 10 dwt. (7,923 gr.)
MARK OF HANCOCKS & CO., LONDON, 1909
Vase-shaped on a circular foot, the stem with knop applied with lion masks, the body chased with acanthus, with two mythological scenes, the first depicting the Contest of Athena and Poseidon, the second depicting Hercules rescuing the princess Hesione, the handles formed as a pair of nereids, marked on body and foot
26 in. (66 cm.) high; 254 oz. 10 dwt. (7,923 gr.)
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