French 19th Century “Gothic Revival” ring set with a very fine square step cut emerald (approx. 2 carats TW) and two European rose cut diamonds (approx. 2 carats TW) all in an openwork 18K yellow gold mount further set with 12 old mine cut diamonds, signed, c.1885
Silver-plate highly stylized classical ewer with various etched and applied floral details and an elegantly modeled double arch handle form
Marks: Heraldic Coat-of-Arms
H: 11″ x W: 8″ x D: 5″
This is a Rococo Revival inspired wine ewer that shows the design transition of the last quarter of the 19th Century and leading up to the curvaceous designs of the Art Nouveau Era. The classical form of this ewer has an ancient precedent as well.
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