Sterling Silver Cream Jug - Antique George II (1743)

Description

This fine antique George II sterling silver cream jug has a plain pear shaped form.

The body of this Georgian silver cream jug is plain and unembellished with a shaped incurved border to the upper rim.

This impressive example of antique teaware is fitted with a cast and applied shaped scrolling handle with leaf decorated thumbpiece.

The jug is supported by three impressive cast and applied ribbed hoof style feet with lobed sockets in junction with the body.

The underside of this sterling silver cream jug bears the contemporary engrabved initials 'GTA'.

This impressive piece of Georgian silverware is a large example for its type.

Learn more about the history of the milk/cream jug