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Two Sheffield plate wine coolers

Creator: Sheffield
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two Sheffield plate wine coolers
English, 20th Century
Height 29.5cm, diameter 24cm

These exquisite silver-plated wine coolers are designed in the form of the famous Medici vase. The so-called Medici vase was an ancient bell-shaped krater that was rediscovered in Rome in the Renaissance period.

The wine coolers feature bell-shaped bodies with flared mouths, which are edged with stylised scrolled acanthus leaves. Each wine cooler is fitted with two short upward-turned handles which take the form of leafy vines. The wine coolers’ bodies are engraved with bird heads. The items stand on splayed feet, which are encircled with scrolled foliage. The wine coolers bear the marks of Sheffield, in England.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Silver-plate, metal.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	13879
Incollect Reference #:	731363

Dimensions

H.	11.61 in;	Diam.	9.45 in;
H.	29.5 cm;	Diam.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.