Sterling Silver Water Jug - Antique George VI

This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver jug has a circular bell-shaped form onto a circular knopped pedestal foot.

The surface of the body is plain and unembellished, with applied moulded borders to the upper rim and rim of the foot.

This solid silver jug is fitted with an impressive hand carved satin wood handle with swept sterling silver sockets.

The knop to the pedestal is embellished with impressive embossed geometric decoration.

This solid silver water jug is a timeless and elegant piece, making it an ideal purchase whenever you find one of fine craftsmanship and pleasing form. Whether used for serving water at the table, displayed on a sideboard or cherished as part of a silver collection, a sterling silver water jug combines functionality with style, offering a gift that is both useful and symbolic of refinement and tradition.

Date: 1937

This antique jug is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of this antique silver jug are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Length from back of handle to lip 22.5cm/8.86"

Diameter of body 12cm/4.72"

Diameter of foot 9.6cm/3.78"

Height 18.25cm/8.86"

18.3 troy ounces/567.6g