19th Century Bronze Venus of Capua Books - Essays The business was re-styled Carrington

The business was re-styled Carrington & Co in 1880 and the firm specialised in extra strong silver plate for use in restaurants

The Windsor and Newton canvas stamp verso is off centre

eloquence and zeal

raised upon two carved gothic arches

There is some tarnish to the gilt and the hinge is a little over-sprung

19th Century Bronze Venus of Capua Books - Essays The business was re-styled CarringtonA superb Grand Tour bronze of Venus of Capua, circa. late 19th century. The Venus of Capua is a Roman marble sculpture (2nd century AD), preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, depicting Venus with her left foot on Mars' helmet and arms raised. The original sculpture likely had a shield, used by the goddess to mirror herself. This 19th century bronze of the original is crisply cast and of excellent proportions. Mounted upon a Sienna