Description
A Victorian `Naturalistic' presentation ewer , modelled as a vessel on a tree support, the pedestal with three trees issueing from a rockwork ground, supporting the lobed body, with a cast figure emblematic of Plenty below a helmet shaped lip with a hinged cover seated a contemplative figure and an entwined tendril handle, the base set with the following farming implements, a harrow, spade, plough and rake, the body inscribed "Presented to Mr John Barnes by the Officers of HMS Iron Duke, in Appreciation of
