λA large pair of Victorian silver-gilt ewers

λA large pair of Victorian silver-gilt ewers,

by George Fox, London 1861,

tapering circular form, beaded borders, domed hinged covers with foliate finials, pierced classical fluted scroll handle with ivory insulators, and terminating in an open-mouthed classical mask, the body with engraved leaf decoration above part-fluted decoration, on a raised circular foot with engraved decoration and a beaded border, height 45.8cm, approx. weight 128oz. (2)

The crest is that of numerous families including Adams, Dupree, Egerton, Nanney and Whale.