An Edwardian silver twin-handled urn and cover, Goldsmiths &...

Hammer

£100

An Edwardian silver twin-handled urn and cover, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London 1906, of baluster form upon knopped stem and circular foot with scrolling handles, detachable cover, decorated with embossed acanthus leaves and scrolling foliate detail, 21.5cm high, weight 9.20ozt (at fault)

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There are many mid-sized dents throughout the urn, concentrated to the baluster body and foot. The foot appears to have been broken and subsequently repaired with solder. The embossed detail has lost definition and has small dents to the highpoints. Heavy scratching and wear throughout. Heavy splitting to the cover, and signs of subsequent repair. Moderate denting, genera scratching and wear throughout cover. Urn wobbles on a level surface. The urn has a noticeable lean to one side. The cover does not sit in the collar, due to misshaping. See pictures for illustration.