Fine Silver - 25th October 2017
Lot 919
A Victorian silver-gilt ewer and pair of goblets
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1700
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Description
A Victorian silver-gilt ewer and pair of goblets,
by Frederick Elkington, Birmingham 1871,
the ewer of ovoid form, scroll handle, decorated in the Greek revival manner with classical maidens and foliate decoration, on a raised circular foot, the goblets with urn shaped bowls, with similar decoration, on raised circular bases, with a monogram and crest, height 20.8cm, height of goblets 17.5cm, approx. weight 32oz. (3)
The motto, crest and monogram are those for Oliver.