Irish Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug - Antique George III (1794)

Description

This exceptional antique Irish silver beer jug, in sterling standard, has a plain baluster form onto a circular spreading foot.

The body of this impressive silver jug is plain and embellished with the later engraved initials 'AP'.

This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with a cast S scroll handle ornamented with a plain scrolling thumbpiece and lower terminal, in addition to a tiered, upper socket.

This exceptional beer jug is fitted with a plain cast sterling silver beak style spout.

The jug is supported by a cast sterling silver foot accented with a moulded rim.

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