2165392

Victorian Handpainted Porcelain and Metal Ewer #2165392

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Victorian Handpainted Porcelain and Metal Ewer #2165392
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Late 19th Century VICTORIAN Ormolu and Porcelain HAND PAINTED EWER...</em></td>
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STUNNING VICTORIAN Ormolu and Porcelain HAND PAINTED EWER. Standing at 22 inches tall this beautiful Victorian Ewer is an elegant example of late 19th century decorative art. Items like this were intended to decorate the hearth or mantle in the living room or drawing room of a 19th century Victorian home. The metalwork is cast brass or bronze "ormolu" finish with a lovely patina which bespeaks the age of this piece.
A brief word about ORMOLU with credit to the folks at Florida Antiques Appraisers:
"Used primarily in the 17th and 18th and well into the 19th century as a furniture, decoration or mounting finishing, ormolu is a finish used on bronze to imitate gold. It was produced widely in England during this time and was also used in France, but the use of it died out in the 19th century. In fact, the word ormolu in a derivative of the French word moulu which signifies gold, and is also referred to as ?mercury gilded.?
Ormolu finish can be found on nearly everything from chandeliers to porcelain items, mantle clocks, vases and other decorative household items. Louise the XI snuff boxes, black moor mounts, jardiniers, Because of its limited use on beautiful antique pieces, ormolu finished items are fairly highly valued."
Please see the additional photos to view the highly ornate metal work. The handle is a dragon with the head being the top of the handle and fire coming from his mouth as you travel down the handle. Under the spout is a face, perhaps a Greek god. We believe ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:ca 1890 - 1920</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:22</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:6.55</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Victorian Handpainted Porcelain and Metal Ewer</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Victorian</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Ormolu Bronze Metal and Porcelain</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Ewer</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Ellenboro, NC</td></tr>
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