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Antique Scottish Georgian Neoclassical Covered Amphora Urn 1808

Creator: George Fenwick
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
George III sterling silver covered urn. Made by George Fenwick in Edinburgh in 1808. Ovoid bowl on raised foot; leaf-mounted scroll bracket handles. Cover double-domed with acorn finial. Chased rinceaux and acanthus leaf bands. Gilt interior. Modish Classicism from the “Athens of the North”, as Edinburgh was called back then. Fully marked. Very good condition. Visible handwork.

Overall dimensions: H 13 3/8 x W 9 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 34 troy ounces. #CB985

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1808
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	CB985
Incollect Reference #:	814088

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	13.375 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	33.97 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

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