5 Dec 2012
11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge
British and Continental Silver and Objects of Vertu
Back to auction 19951
British and Continental Silver and Objects of Vertu
Back to auction 19951
A modern Spanish metalware jug
maker's mark, standard mark and another
In the style of the jarros de picco of the 16/17th centuries, cylindrical form with reeded borders, the body applied with six cast buttresses with applied scrolls and geometric shapes, all embellished with chased C-scrolls and vacant oval reserves, the curved scroll handle with acanthus leaf detail, cast spout in the form of a gaping mask, raised on a stepped circular foot, height 16.2cm, weight 30.5oz.
In the style of the jarros de picco of the 16/17th centuries, cylindrical form with reeded borders, the body applied with six cast buttresses with applied scrolls and geometric shapes, all embellished with chased C-scrolls and vacant oval reserves, the curved scroll handle with acanthus leaf detail, cast spout in the form of a gaping mask, raised on a stepped circular foot, height 16.2cm, weight 30.5oz.
Sold for
£475
inc. premium
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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