Ewer, 1755/56, British, London, Silver gilt, Overall (confirmed): 16 × 23 1/8 × 18 1/4 in., 150 oz. 15 dwt. ( × ×

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Ewer, 1755/56, British, London, Silver gilt, Overall (confirmed): 16 × 23 1/8 × 18 1/4 in., 150 oz. 15 dwt. ( × × cm, 4688g), Metalwork-Silver, Although silver made by the Jewel Office for diplomatic officers was generally classical in inspiration, this ewer and basin represent a rare foray into the rococo style. They were part of a large service for three dozen guests made for Sir Charles Hanbury Williams’s embassy to Russia in 1755

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Size: 3698px × 4799px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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