English, 18th Century, Hot Water Urn

Jug. Silver. Vitoria, 18th-19th centuries. With contrasting and burilated marks, and property initials (TN). Published in Encyclopedia of Spanish and Viceregal American Silver. Bibliography: Fernández, Alejandro; Munoa, Raphael; Rabasco, Jorge. "Encyclopedia of Spanish and Viceregal American Silver". Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Torreangulo Graphic Art, Madrid, 1985. Page 240; page 430, image 1472. Jug or pitcher of silver in its color, with a circular foot decorated with moldings and a string of pearls, semi-ovate belly on which, by means of a band of classicist architectural motifs, a curve, a step and a high neck with a concave profile rise. The mouth, with a sinuous outline and enhanced with another band of plant elements, presents an elevation towards the spout, and covers with a cap or lid topped with a swan-shaped knob. The handle is a feline with a round shape, in an attitude of stalking towards the bird. Typologically, the piece follows neoclassical models, brought from Europe to Madrid and spread from this place. Likewise, it should be noted that the handle with a figurative element of a round shape is not entirely common, although there are known examples in private collections of jars...

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

The Victorian silver plated and footed serving dish has space below the metal grill for holding hot water to keep food warm for a longer period of time. The metal would also retain h...

18th century sterling silver water urn. All parts have been labeled Tria Juncta In Uno. Very large with 2945 grams and 20 inches tall. Extremely uniq...

19th century oak compote from England. The piece is hand turned and has a lovely bowl at the top with excellent graining, supported on a hand turned open barley twist stem, which is ...

Chinoiserie decorated with cover with ball finial over a cylindrical body with lions head rings , lower spigot and pierced square plinth and paw feet.