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Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns

$17,560per set
$21,950per set20% Off
£13,285.35per set
£16,606.68per set20% Off
€15,333.35per set
€19,166.69per set20% Off
CA$24,526.43per set
CA$30,658.04per set20% Off
A$27,268.71per set
A$34,085.89per set20% Off
CHF 14,273.52per set
CHF 17,841.91per set20% Off
MX$334,441.69per set
MX$418,052.11per set20% Off
NOK 181,738.07per set
NOK 227,172.59per set20% Off
SEK 171,582.27per set
SEK 214,477.84per set20% Off
DKK 114,422.48per set
DKK 143,028.10per set20% Off
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Pair of circa 1880 German Sterling Silver lidded urns, very heavy. An impressive pair of solid silver urns or vases that are decorated with detailed chased and applied elements including stylized leaves chased around the lower portion of the body. Each Vase has an applied wreath shaped cartouche on one side, one with the image of a woman and a man in period clothing. On the opposite side of each vase is an applied armorial. Each Vase features a pair of magnificent ram's head handles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6132228680862

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