JOHN BRIDGE (1755-1834)
Ginger jar
hallmarks 1828-30RCIN 50840
A pair of large silver-gilt ginger jars, each with domed cover with acanthus bud finial, embossed with flowers and butterflies, and pierced with roses and fleurs-de-lis. The jar has an acanthus and reeded rim and is elaborately embossed with rocaille scrolls, flowers and shells.