Canova Pattern, 3 Piece Set. Antique English, Sterling Silver.
3 Piece Child, Youth or Picnic Set In The Rare Canova Pattern. Sterling Silver, Made By George Adams, Dated 1857.
The Canova pattern was first produced in silver, about 1850 by Chawner & Co for the Great Exhibition in 1851. The pattern was based on Antonio Canova's 'Hebe', 'Sappho" and the 'Dancing Girl Reposing'. Canova was one of the greatest Italian neoclassical sculptor from the late 18th to early 19th century. This Canova was also produced in china & pottery in the 19th century
Knife 8 1/2". Fork 7 1/8". 7 1/8"
- condition:
Very Good - country-of-origin:
England - maker:
George Adams - material:
Sterling Silver - type-pattern:
Canova - year:
1857 - reference:
Canova
