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

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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Maker: Thomas Jones

This antique Irish silver beer jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

There are some surface blemishes as to be expected in keeping with age.

Full Irish hallmarks struck to the surface are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian Irish silver.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 20.1cm/7.9"

Width 11.5cm/4.5"

Diameter of base 9.2cm/3.6"

Height 19.9cm/7.8"

29.3 troy ounces/911g