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Antique English Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Decanter 1876

Creator: William & George Sissons
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Victorian glass decanter with sterling silver mounts. Made by William & George Sissons in Sheffield in 1876. Cylindrical with spread base; etched fruiting grapevines. Sterling silver collar with branch-form scroll-handle mounted at base to beaded gridle. Cover domed and hinged with cast finial in figure of reclining nude ephebe holding a jug. Cover and collar have chased and applied flowers in irregularly curved frames on stippled ground. Shell-form spout with horned and hirsute satyr’s head. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 6 1/4 x D 5 1/4 in. #BX664

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	BX664
Incollect Reference #:	741690

Dimensions

W.	6.25 in;	H.	11 in;	D.	5.25 in;
W.	15.88 cm;	H.	27.94 cm;	D.	13.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

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