A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT JUGS

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT JUGS
Maker's mark of Stephen Smith, London, 1868
Baluster-form, on a spreading stepped circular base, the base engraved with stylized lotus leaves beneath Greek keys, the matte-finished body engraved with a classical frieze of racing charioteers, the shoulder with lotus leaves and anthemion at intervals, one side with curved handle, the flaring neck with trailing vine within bands and beads, marked near rim
17in. (44.5cm.); 92oz. 10dwt. (2890gr.) (2)