• English sterling silverhand decorated Classical baluster form ewer or decanter
• From the Sheffield firm ofRoberts & Belk working1879-1891
• Highly detailed engravings show classical warriors preparing for battle, including a chariot scene, original hand chased detail
• About the maker Roberts & Belk: In 1863, after the retirement of William Briggs, the firm changed to Roberts & Belk (the new partner was Charles Belk). Its first hallmarks were entered in Sheffield Assay Office on February 1, 1864. In 1879, after the retirement of Samuel Roberts, the activity was continued solely by Charles Belk maintaining the style Roberts & Belk. Besides the Sheffield factory, the firms were active also in London, with showrooms at 28 Ely Place, Holborn (1858) and later at Gresham House, 24 Holborn Viaduct (1883). In 1901 the firm became Roberts & Belk Ltd and in 1961 was bought by C.J. Vander Ltd.
• S date code 1885, plus city mark for Sheffield, sterling standard mark, monarch mark, and maker's initial mark on base, two additional maker's mark stamped on lid
• Measures about 13" tall and weighs 28.3 ounces on postal scale
  
• Pre-owned, good condition, small dent where finial hits handle when lid is pushed back, may be other small dents, not monogrammed, largest issue is that the pot is not completely vertical, there is a subtle tilt to it
  
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