Description
London 1772 solid George III English hallmarked silver helmet shaped cream jug to use when serving tea or coffee, standing on spreading pedestal foot. Although the rest of hallmark is quite clear, the makers mark is partially rubbed, so maker is unknown.
This was made 4 years before the US Declaration of Independence!
With hand beaten punch bead decorated edges, and foliate decorated repousse body complemented by a graceful shaped handle with leaf embellished thumb piece, and standing on a pedestal foot with matching punch bead edge.
Possible sign of very old repair below rim on flat area, which was very well done.
Size-4 inches wide with handle by 4 3/8 inches high. 2.5 inch diameter of body.
Weight-75 grams.
Very good gauge of silver, weight and condition, for the great age of over 250 years old!
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 4936
Dimensions
Height = 10.2 cm (4")
Width = 11.2 cm (5")
Depth = 6.4 cm (3")
London 1772 solid silver George III cream jug
Price
£475
| $599 USD | €573 EUR
Item Ref
4936
Description
London 1772 solid George III English hallmarked silver helmet shaped cream jug to use when serving tea or coffee, standing on spreading pedestal foot. Although the rest of hallmark is quite clear, the makers mark is partially rubbed, so maker is unknown.
This was made 4 years before the US Declaration of Independence!
With hand beaten punch bead decorated edges, and foliate decorated repousse body complemented by a graceful shaped handle with leaf embellished thumb piece, and standing on a pedestal foot with matching punch bead edge.
Possible sign of very old repair below rim on flat area, which was very well done.
Size-4 inches wide with handle by 4 3/8 inches high. 2.5 inch diameter of body.
Weight-75 grams.
Very good gauge of silver, weight and condition, for the great age of over 250 years old!
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 4936
Dimensions
Height = 10.2 cm (4")
Width = 11.2 cm (5")
Depth = 6.4 cm (3")
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