DescriptionSterling silver lidded ewer, vermeil silver interior, Queen Victoria, Samuel Smily Goldsmiths Alliance, London, 1868 This splendid lidded ewer is an unusual shape, made of thick silver, featuring smooth surfaces highlighted by bold decorative elements with floral and geometric motifs, and cartouches on both sides of the ewer's body. A hinged lid with a domed surface and decorations echoing the theme of the ewer's body. The handle features cast, chased and applied ornaments. Short spout, circular base. Vermeil silver interior. Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: Samuel Smily Goldsmiths Alliance Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the sterling 925/1000 title Leopard's head with crown: city of London Date letter year: 1868 Duty Mark: Queen Victoria head Dimensions 33.5cm x 26cm x 20.5cm Weight 2,142gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the ewer. At the base of the ewer the brand Goldsmiths Alliance Limited Cornhill London. At the base of the lid the hallmarks manufacturer logo, lion passant and date letter year.