An Edwardian silver bowl modelled as "The Warwick Vase"
By Messrs Barnard, London 1901, incuse stamped Rossi Norwich
Of conventional form with lions' pelts and trailing vine tendril border, applied in high relief with Classical heads resting on a plinth flanked by thyrsi and further applied with Classical masks to either side, bifurcated and entwined scroll handles, the whole raised on a square base, engraved with a coat of arms, height 21cm, length 29cm, weight 69.9oz.
Of conventional form with lions' pelts and trailing vine tendril border, applied in high relief with Classical heads resting on a plinth flanked by thyrsi and further applied with Classical masks to either side, bifurcated and entwined scroll handles, the whole raised on a square base, engraved with a coat of arms, height 21cm, length 29cm, weight 69.9oz.
Sold for
£6,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The 'Warwick' vase is based on a Roman white marble vase discovered in Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, excavated and acquired by Gavin Hamilton in 1771. It was in a poor state of repair and sold to Sir William Hamilton. Once extensively repaired and restored, Hamilton attempted and failed to sell it to The British Museum.
Images of the dramatic vase were published by Piranesi and Hamilton had it sent to his nephew, George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick, in whose care its reputation began to grow. It became known as the Warwick Vase and was, initially, kept in the grounds of Warwick castle. The Earl of Warwick later housed it in a specially constructed greenhouse and it was widely visited and admired.
After many years, the Earl finally allowed Lord Lonsdale to make moulds with the intention of having a full size replica made in silver. Finally it was agreed the Royal Goldsmiths and Jewellers, Rundell and Bridge, would be commissioned to create solid silver versions. During the Victorian period, many different versions, sizes and proportions were produced.
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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