Australian Silver Ewer with Inscription, c.1873
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An Australian silver ewer, attributed to William Edwards, Melbourne, the baluster body and bold loop vine form handle raised on a spreading circular foot, inscribed 'Presented by J. C. Walker to P. Glenister as a token of respect July 23rd 1873', unmarked, 32 cm high. Other Notes: for a similar example see Hawkins, J. B., nineteenth century Australian silver, Vol I, p 216., According to Sands Directory Melbourne 1880 Philip Glenister was a bookmaker in Melbourne in 1870 listed at Ascot Vale Road, Ascot Vale, reference: 1872 - Joe Thompson & James Wilson - King of the rings! by Ian Ibbett, 2017
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- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
- Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.
In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..
Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
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