Pair of Silverplate Ewers Victorian, Neoclassical Revival, late 19th century 20 in. high
This decorative pair of silverplate ewers exemplifies the Neoclassical Revival style popular during the Victorian era. The bodies are richly adorned with repoussé floral and foliate motifs, while the tall, scrolled handles are topped with finely modeled winged cherubs playing pipes. The flared spouts feature detailed foliate decoration, and the vessels are raised on circular bases.
Pairs of ewers such as these were intended as display pieces rather than functional vessels, reflecting the 19th-century taste for elaborate silver and silverplate objects inspired by classical antiquity.
