Silver Pitcher By Henry Wilkinson & Co., England, Sheffield, 1852

An elegant 925 sterling silver pitcher, made in 1852 in Sheffield by Henry Wilkinson & Co. The baluster-shaped body is adorned with a molded floral design featuring acanthus leaves, grape clusters, and vine tendrils, typical of the Victorian decorative style of the mid-19th century. The embossed spout bears an engraved coat of arms with the motto “FORTITUDINE VINCIT” (“Through courage he triumphs”). The hinged lid is topped with a finely modeled bunch of grapes. The openwork handle is decorated with rocaille motifs, while the solid foot features a relief composition of acanthus leaves and grape clusters.

Hallmarks: Hallmarked with the complete British marks: maker’s mark HW & Co; crowned lion (sterling silver); leopard’s head (London); date letter “I” (1852); profile of Queen Victoria (mandatory hallmark after 1838); and a crown. Additional workshop hallmarks and decorative marks are incorporated into the ornamentation.

Dimensions: Height: 32 cm; width: 13 cm; depth: 17 cm.

Weight: 764 g.

Condition: Excellent condition. Silver intact, with no deformation, loss, or restoration. Surface is uniformly polished; hallmarks are clear and perfectly legible.

Provenance: Sheffield, England. Henry Wilkinson & Co. workshop, 1852.

ID-ANTQ-13316