English Sterling Silver Bacchus & Satyr Figural Compote 1875 35 Oz For Sale

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We are quite pleased to offer this rare Victorian sterling silver Bacchus & Satyr head figural compote.

One of the most richly decorated examples of Victorian figural silver we have ever owned.

From Robert Harper in 1875. First listed in 1853. Known for beautifully designed silver, displaying superb finish detail.

Bearing period engraved kneeling dragon family crest. Motto "Truth Conquers". This is the motto for Keith, O'Shea Mc Kenny and others.

The compote with overflow circular top. Adorned with series of brilliantly detailed Bacchus, demon and maiden heads. Alternating with groups of Renaissance instruments, text and ribbon. United by elegant beaded garland.

The centre above with star burst floral medallion, set in octagonal petal frame. Amidst streaming bead, bell flower and single floating stars.

Supported by twin knop, decorated with Satyr mask and maiden profile.

Itself atop thick well cast scallop edge base. Conforming demon and maiden heads, bead and musical instrument.

This important Victorian sterling silver Bacchus, Satyr and medallion floral and bead compote is 9 1/2 inches diameter at top.

Exceptionally thick, heavy guage stering construction it weighs 35 1/2 standard ounces.

Hallmarked as shown.

Excellent condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. The raised Satyr and Bacchus heads, profiles, floral and bead decoration retains most all of its original crisp vibrant hand chased detail.

For the discerning collector of Victorian silver. Focused upon the most richy crafted figural and medallion examples, having family crest.

Please feel free to inquire directly about this, or any item.

We are collectors first. As such, we are easy to work with.

We combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly, US Postal Priority & Express, never Ground. Always fully insured. We often lose money on actual shipping costs.

We make great effort to accurately describe our silver. Returns are accepted, if condition, country of origin or dating is significantly incorrect. In such cases we refund your shipping.

These are antiques, with some expected wear from hundreds of years of. As such, returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest few scuffs, pinhead bumps or mildly bent rim is not acceptable.

Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

We have over 7690 responses and proud of our Top Seller designation.

We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request.

From our personal collection, an elegant mid 19th century coin silver basket, from John and Edward Moore, of Tiffany fame. Illustrated in the cover article of May/June 2008 Silver Magazine, page 27.

Enjoy....and good fortune in your offerding.

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