W.H.B Richardson Engraved Oenochoe Ewer c1865

Description

Heading : W.H.B Richardson Engraved Oenochoe Ewer c1865
Period : Victoria 1855-1870
Origin : Wordsley. Stourbridge. England
Colour : Clear
Body : Classical Greek oenochoe
Base : Overturned folded foot.
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :   Height 31 cm to top of the handle
Condition : Very good. A 1.6cm scratch on the spade at the bottom of the handle
Restoration : None
Weight :  801grams

The handle is made from a single piece of rope twist that has a loop upper terminal. A beautiful ewer that demands to be used. The oenochoe was first exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. This specific footed variant and with a rope twist handle was exhibited at the London Exposition of 1862.

See The Journal of the Decorative Arts Society 34 pages 15 to 19