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Ewer

Giovacchino Belli (1787 - 1822)

silver-gilt, silver (handle), gold (collar); oxydized

c. 1815

28 cm height

Inscription/Mark: papal crossed keys and tiara in a shield; town mark of Rome (struck on the side of the base)
Maker's mark: 'GIIB' in a lozenge, for Giovacchino Belli (struck on the side of the base)

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Place of Creation: Rome

WA2013.1.351

Ewer, silver-gilt, in neoclassical vase form. The spout formed as a triton playing a horn, the handle of black oxidized silver formed as a greyhound, with a gold collar. Round the shoulder is a frieze of playing winged putti. The detachable lid has a small round finial.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.