Sterling Silver Cream Jug - Antique George III (1796)

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A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped cream jug; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection

SKU: A1068

Price: £795.00

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Description

This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has a helmet shaped form onto a pedestal with a circular spreading foot and plain square base.

The body of this antique cream jug is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a dove, above the initials 'EMR'.

The rim of the body and circular spreading foot are encompassed with applied reed decorated borders.

This fine example of Georgian silverware is fitted with a narrow loop handle ornamented with plain applied moulded decoration.

Read more about the history of the milk/cream jug

Maker: William Stroud

Date: 1796

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique cream jug is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Georgian teaware.

Dimensions

Length from back of handle to lip 10.6cm/4.2"

Width 6.8cm/2.7"

Width of base 5.5cm/2.2" square

Height 14.7cm/5.8"

Weight

4.2 troy ounces/129g

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