Sterling Silver Cream Jug - Antique George II (1743)

This fine antique George II sterling silver cream jug has a plain pear shaped form.

The body of this silver cream jug is plain and unembellished with a shaped incurved border to the upper rim.

This impressive example of antique teaware is fitted with a cast and applied shaped scrolling handle with leaf decorated thumbpiece.

The jug is supported by three impressive cast and applied ribbed hoof style feet with lobed sockets in junction with the body.

The underside of this sterling silver cream jug bears the contemporary engrabved initials 'GTA'.

This impressive piece of Georgian silverware is a large example for its type.

Maker: Unknown

Date: 1743

This antique Georgian silver cream jug is an exceptional gauge of silver and exceptional quality for its type.

The piece is in excellent condition in keeping with age.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the jug have wear due to their location and in keeping with age, but remain legible; the first portion of the maker's mark is undecipherable.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 9.4cm/3.7"

Diameter of body 5.5cm/2.2"

Height 10.7cm/4.2"

3.7 troy ounces/114g