A George III silver wine ewer, London circa 1775, no makers mark

Of vase form with waited neck, the lower body with embossed decoration of a band of leaves below with swags joined by rosettes. A strap handle with bell flower decoration leading to a hinged domed lid with embossed acanthus leaves surmounted by an amorphous leaf finial. The pedestal foot with an embossed band, the neck with engraved initials ER in flourished cursive script. The body unmarked, the lid with a lion passant.

Height – 32.2 cm / 12.75 inches

Weight – 923 grams / 29.68 ozt