Antique Metalware 19thc Bronze Askos Water Jug. English C1840-60.

Antique Metalware 19thc Bronze Askos Water Jug. English C1840-60.

Code: MS 0009

Dimensions:

W: 5.5" (14 cm)H: 7.2" (18.3 cm)D: 4" (10.2 cm)

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A beautiful example of a bronze Askos water jug, coming from the greek design it has a stylish shaped handle of floral design with a winged cherub holding a cornucopia and the top of the jug is adorned with two horned goats or sheep....it has gained a wonderful natural patina and is the quality of an item which would have been made for the great exhibition of 1851....in very good condition.

English. C1840-60.