Silver Helmet Cream Jug 18th Century

Name: Silver Jug
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1037678
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Originating during the late eighteenth-century Neoclassical movement, helmet-shaped cream jugs draw visual inspiration from inverted classical helmets. These vessels typically feature a high pouring spout, a pedestal foot, and a tall looped handle.

These items were traditionally crafted from sterling silver or silver plate. The main body was formed through metal raising techniques, while components such as the high loop handle and beaded pedestal base were cast or shaped separately and soldered into place.

Authentic pieces feature official assay hallmarks denoting the purity of the metal, the makers mark, the town mark, and the date letter. Examining the construction reveals hand-soldered joints at the handle and base, along with subtle irregularities characteristic of period metalwork.

Silver tableware can be arranged on a dining sideboard, dresser, or open kitchen shelving alongside contemporary ceramics. It can function as intended during tea service or serve as an accent vessel for small floral displays.

Clean the metal using a soft cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish. To prevent rapid oxidisation, store the item in a low-humidity environment wrapped in tarnish-inhibiting cloth or acid-free tissue paper.

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