A Danish silver neo-classical wine ewer Peter Hertz, Copenhagen 1896, stamped assay master Simon Groth
A Danish silver neo-classical wine ewer
Peter Hertz, Copenhagen 1896, stamped assay master Simon Groth
A bulbous body with an elongated neck and high scrolled handle, engraved decoration to either side with winged cherubs, one with a dog and the other holding a butterfly net beneath a fluttering butterfly, additional engraved vine leaves and classical motifs around the neck and the body against a plain polished ground, on a circular pedestal foot, height 31cm, weight 13.6oz.
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A Danish silver neo-classical wine ewer
Peter Hertz, Copenhagen 1896, stamped assay master Simon Groth
A bulbous body with an elongated neck and high scrolled handle, engraved decoration to either side with winged cherubs, one with a dog and the other holding a butterfly net beneath a fluttering butterfly, additional engraved vine leaves and classical motifs around the neck and the body against a plain polished ground, on a circular pedestal foot, height 31cm, weight 13.6oz.