Sterling Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl - Antique Victorian (1896)

This exceptional pair consists of an antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug and sugar bowl.

Both pieces have a circular rounded form.

The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating vacant cartouches to either side.

The upper rim of each piece is encompassed with an applied moulded border.

The cream jug and silver bowl are fitted with sterling silver opposing scrolling handles, accented with plain elevated thumbpieces.

These fine examples of antique silverware retain the original gilded interiors.

Maker: James Dixon & Son

Date: 1867

The antique silver Victorian cream jug and sugar bowl are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition

The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece 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 these examples of antique silverware.

Cream Jug

Length from back of handle to lip 13cm/5.1"

Width 9cm/3.5"

Height 14.2cm/5.6"

Sugar Bowl

Length across handles 18.8cm/7.4"

Width 12.7cm/5"

Height 13.3cm/5.2"

21.3 troy ounces/664g