Sterling Silver Cream Pail - Antique George II (1752)

This exceptional antique George II sterling silver cream pail has a tapering cylindrical form.

The body is embellished with bands of tooled decoration, replicating the pail's horizontal slats.

This impressive example of antique teaware is fitted with hinged swing handle, ornamented with a graduating interlacing design.

Such early examples in this fine condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Maker: Thomas Wallis I

Date: 1752

This antique Georgian silver cream pail is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the bucket are 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 piece of Georgian silverware.

Height to top of handle 9.7cm/3.82"

Height to rim 6.6cm/2.6"

Diameter of rim 7.4cm/2.91"

Diameter of base 4.7cm/1.85"

3.0 troy ounces/94.4g