Antique Gift Bronze Ewer Covered Box, Europe, Likely France, Circa 1880

Description

Antique gilt bronze ewer.

Europe, likely France, circa 1880.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE bronze Ewer ( covered box … more Antique gilt bronze ewer.

Europe, likely France, circa 1880.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE bronze Ewer ( covered box ).

In the Empire style and decoration ( Louis XIV ), outstanding decor with dolphin on the top handle, winged dragon on the handle, all decorated all over the ewer with floral motif, fruits, woman faces in an excellent hand work.

All jeweled with red, light blue, pearl glass.

In rich colors enamel ( white and blue ).

Open handle to a gold washed container.

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.

Dimensions :

H : 16 inches ( 39 cm )

Depth : 4.74 inches ( 12 cm )

W : 6.75 inches ( 17 cm ) maximum width

Weight : 7 lbs 5 oz ( 3.3 kgs )

The heavy weight, related to the size, reflects the thickness of the bronze, authenticity of the piece. less