BRONZE LION. EWER. ERHARD & SÖHNE. 19TH CENTURY

Description:
- Small to medium-sized bronze lion sculpture, used as an ewer.
- This is an ewer, a piece formerly used for pouring water and washing hands at the table or in church. This lion design was quite popular in European workshops, especially in Germany.
- The German company Erhard & Söhne was responsible for producing this type of ewer in this style during the 19th century.
- Although this particular piece does not have the company's hallmark, I have other very similar ewers that do.
- Erhard & Söhne is a historic German company founded in 1844 in Schwäbish Gmünd by Carl Gottlieb Erhard and his sons. It began as a fine metalwork workshop specializing in brass and bronze, and is world-renowned for its inlaid boxes, miniatures, and Art Nouveau objects.
- The ewer is missing two lids, a stopper at the top (which sometimes has a stem attached, which could also serve as a perfume bottle), and the spout.
- The handle is located at the top, and the ring at the front, where the chain for the stopper is usually attached, remains.
- No markings, marks, or hallmarks have been found that could provide information about the place of manufacture, the manufacturer, or other details.

Conservation and Damage:
- The piece is in good condition.
- The item has been cleaned, as it had developed a rusty tone due to previous exposure to humidity.
- The item shows wear consistent with it's age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and weight are approximate.
- The colors in the photos may not perfectly match the actual colors.
- The item for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.