A Victorian Silver-Gilt Massive Marine-Theme Ewer, C.F. Hancock, London, 1873

A Victorian Silver-Gilt Massive Marine-Theme Ewer, C.F. Hancock, London, 1873

in the form of a monumental upright seashell with hermit crab, surrounded by water plants, various seashells, and nymphs, marked throughout and with stamped signature on base rim Hancocks & CO. 39 Bruton St. London R144; on ebonized turned-wood base

477 oz 10 dwt excluding wood base

14,853 g

overall height 32 in.

81.3 cm