1760s Antique Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug

About the Item

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver beer/water jug; part of our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antique Georgian sterling silver beer jug has a plain baluster form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of this impressive jug is embellished with a bright cut engraved scrolling leaf bordered cartouche displaying a contemporary coat of arms depicting a cross raguly. This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with a cast sterling silver S scroll handle ornamented with a scrolling leaf thumb piece. The beak style spout of this sterling silver jug is embellished with a vase-shaped moulding with a drop shaped form to the nadir. The circular spreading foot is embellished with bands of tooled decoration. This exceptional beer jug is a large example and the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Note: The London Assay Office have missing records in the Smallworkers' Register (1739-1758) and Largeworkers' Register (1758-1773), and it can be determined that this maker's mark was registered within this timeframe. Due to this unfortunate event we are unable to associate a maker to this jug and the Grimwades book confirms this maker as "unidentified". Condition This large Georgian silver beer jug is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 20.3cm/8" Width 13.4cm/5.3" Diameter of foot 12.3cm/4.8" Height 24.2cm/9.5" Weight 36.9 troy ounces/1147g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1766 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian silverware.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.53 in (24.2 cm)Diameter: 4.85 in (12.3 cm)

Style:

George III (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver,Engraved

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1760-1769

Date of Manufacture:

1766