American Sterling Silver Beer/Water Jug - George I Style - Antique Circa 1920

Description

This exceptional antique American sterling silver water jug has a plain baluster form onto a circular spreading foot, in the classic English George I style.

The body of this impressive jug is plain and unembellished.

This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with an S scroll handle ornamented with a scrolling thumbpiece and lower terminal.

The beak style spout of this antique silver jug is embellished with a vase-shaped moulding with a drop shaped form to the nadir.

This impressive jug bears the elucidating wording 'Reproduction Circa 1723' in addition to the volume marker '2 3/4pts'.

This impressive jug was crafted by the American silversmiths Currier & Roby of New York; this silversmith is known for making high quality items.

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