The spherical chased and repousse body of the vessel is ornamented by four medallions depicting musicians, hunters, and frolicking animals, the medallions are surrounded by extensive vegetation enclosing a wide variety of birds and animals, the long neck of the vessel twists and bends down slightly at an angle, the spout has a flared lip with a pierced interior covering, height: 36 cm. (14 1/8 in.), partially legible dated assayer`s mark '?B 1869', 84 standard