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20th Century Antique German Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver novelty creamer; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique German sterling silver cream jug has been realistically modelled in the form of an 18th century Frenchman's head. The embossed body of the jug is embellished with chased decoration replicating the fine details of the gentleman's hair and facial features. The flared upper portion of the jug is embellished with a simple paralleling border, and the shape pertains to a continental/cocked hat. This fine Hanau silver cream jug is fitted with a C shaped handle modelled in the form of the male's tied braid. This antique cream jug retains the original gilded interior which has wear in keeping with age. The Pseudo hallmarks struck to the underside and import hallmarks to the rim of this impressive jug include: Maker's mark: Pseudo KKK (Karl Kurz*) Importer's mark: TH (Theodor Hartmann*) Silver quality/purity mark: Lion passant (.925 sterling, 925/1000) Assay mark: Leopard head (London, England) Import date mark: g (1902) Additional mark: F (foreign manufacture mark), Hanau hallmarks The importer Theodor Hartmann operated from Paternoster Row in London and was the agent for K.Kurz who manufactured items of silverware in Kesselstadt, Germany. Condition This antique cream jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased and embossed decoration is very sharp. Full import hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim and the Pseudo hallmarks to the underside are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 7.2cm/2.8" Width 4.2cm/1.7" Height 5.5cm/2.2" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/74.6g Maker: Karl Kurz Origin: Kesselstadt, Germany Date: 1902 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)Width: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)Depth: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1902
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A42101stDibs: LU1200218912922
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