Description
Georgian Sterling Silver Cow Finial for Butter Dish Henry Wilkinson & Co 1833
A Georgian sterling silver butter dish finial in the form of a recumbent cow, by Henry Wilkinson & Co, hallmarked for Sheffield, date letter “L” for 1833.
Naturalistically modelled and finely textured, the cow is fitted with a threaded screw mount for attachment to a butter dish lid.
- Maker: Henry Wilkinson & Co
- Assay Office: Sheffield
- Date Letter: “L” (1833)
- Form: Butter dish lid finial, modelled as a cow
- Measurements:
-Length: approx. 6.5 cm
-Width: approx. 3 cm
-Height: approx. 2 cm
- Weight: 20.2 grams
Measurements are approximate.
The cow is realistically cast and chased with detailed fur texturing throughout. The head is turned slightly, with curved horns and naturalistic facial modelling. The legs are folded beneath in a resting position.
The underside retains the original threaded fixing, designed to secure through the cover of a butter dish. Hallmarks are clearly struck to the body and to the mounting ring.
A well-executed Georgian novelty finial from the early 19th century.
Condition
Good antique condition.
-General surface wear and light marks consistent with age.
-Threaded mount intact and functional.
-Minor casting irregularities and surface variation commensurate with period manufacture.
Please refer to the photographs for full condition detail.
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