Stunning Silvered Bronze Ewer on a Neo-classical Three-legged Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pedestal

It features Renaissance Revival chased decoration all over, with strapwork, masks, arabesques, foliage and animals against a matte silver background. The body has three banded sections, each with its own motifs. The tall neck compliments the deeply curved spout with conforming decoration that includes a large central mask. The ewer also has a remarkably sculptural caryatid handle.
Date: 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 44 in x 17 3/4 in