Bidspirit auction | Museum Quality Italian Renaissance Silver

Museum Quality Italian Renaissance Silver on Copper Situla - One the finest chased and raised relief double handled Situla, with a Italian Renaissances mythological motif border separated by braids and seated on fish serpent feet. Has rotating tigers lionesses and peacocks drinking from the water fountains as shown. Figural cherub mast like faces adorn the handles. Both sides of the top rim hallmarked with dragons as shown. The silver has worn in areas consistently with age throughout. Measuring approx 11” tall x 11.5” diameter. Note one round applied accent missing from one handle Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Premier Auction Galleries LLC shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections from the uses. We do our best to offer photos and some insight to the condition. We encourage personal inspection. Shipping should be considered before placing a bid. We do our best to accommodate Domestic shipping within the United States on smaller items. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Please do not bid if you are uncertain.