Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug (1894)

  

Sterling Silver Water Jug - Antique ViCtorian (1894). This exceptional antique ViCtorian sterling silver jug has a circular rounded shaped form with a cylindrical neck.

The neck of this silver water jug is embellished with impressive embossed fluted decoration, flanked with broad bands of reed ornamentation. The bulbous body is ornamented with further embossed graduating convex fluted decoration to the lower portion, accented with embossed and chased decorated foliate festoons suspended from oval floral medallions.

The body is further ornamented with a matte textured panel conjoining the aforementioned graduating flutes and festoons. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a plain rounded handle.

This interior of this 1800s sterling silver jug retains the original gilding. This antique English silver water jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The jug has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp.

Full English hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. RefleCtions in photographs may detraCt from the true representation of this exceptional 1800s sterling silver jug in the UK. Length from back of handle to tip of lip 17cm/6.7.

Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewelry and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.

The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Origin: Birmingham, England
2. Pattern: Victorian
3. Composition: Solid Silver
4. Length from back of handle to tip of lip: 17cm/6.7\
5. Monarch: Victoria
6. Period: Victorian
7. Material: English Sterling Silver
8. Maker: Hilliard & Thomason
9. Date: 1894
10. Weight: 14.2 troy ounces/442g
11. Brand: Edward, John & William Barnard
12. Style: Victorian
13. Height: 14cm/5.5\
14. Sku: C7023
15. Width: 12.6cm/5\
16. Age: 1850-1899