Empire style ewer in solid silver by Sixte-Simon Rion

A solid silver ewer, ovoid in shape, resting on three applied feet decorated with palm leaves and ending in lion's paws.

It is adorned with a frieze from which the spout extends, terminating in a horse's head.

The lid is finished with a pine cone finial, and the exotic wood handle is beautifully carved.

French work, hallmarked with the second rooster of Paris, 1st standard (1809-1819).
Silversmith: Sixte-Simon RION, registered on 20-10-1807 and cancelled on 20-04-1824.

Minor dents to the body.

Height: 28 cm.
Gross weight: 605 g