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Wine ewer
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:05 pm
by Granmaa
This is an 1869 11" wine ewer, probably made for church use judging by the writing on the central band.
I'd like to know the maker.
I think it has two pairs of initials: the top one is obscured and the bottom one is EC or EO. Could it be Cox and Sons?
Miles
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:55 pm
by dognose
Hi Miles,
I think it has to be Thomas and Edward Cox, Belize Road, Lambeth. Although, whether they actually made it is a different matter, they seem to be a general ecclesiastical supplier, so they might have employed silversmiths or maybe overstamped the work of others.
In 1870 they took over the silversmithing business of John James Keith, taking on Keith and all his workers, so it is possible that Keith is the maker.
Is there any evidence of overstamping?
Trev.
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:53 pm
by Granmaa
I don't think so Trev, but it is very worn.
Miles
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:04 pm
by Doos
Hi,
This reply has nothing to do with solving the puzzle, but the quadrofoils in the handle are good examples of the neo-gothic style used in the late 1800's.
Great and typical ewer.
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:15 pm
by Granmaa
Thankyou Doos; I appreciate comments on style just as much as I do hallmarks, on which it's sometimes possible to get a little too focused.
There are a some other neo-gothic features better seen in these photos.
Miles
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