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Rare Antique Silver Swan Milk Jug, German C.1900
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Rare Antique Silver Swan Milk Jug, German C.1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 May 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A beautiful antique silver swan shaped jug for milk or water. I think the hallmarks are pseudo German marks for Hanau. It is very well cast and hand finished with superb detail. There is no damage or repairs and it is in excellent condition. A wonderful and useful piece of silverware.

WEIGHT; 120 grams or 4 ozst approx.

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Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Swan Milk Jug to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1045027
Dealers Internal Reference
7506-092
Description
A beautiful antique silver swan shaped jug for milk or water. I think the hallmarks are pseudo German marks for Hanau. It is very well cast and hand finished with superb detail. There is no damage or repairs and it is in excellent condition. A wonderful and useful piece of silverware.

WEIGHT; 120 grams or 4 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or cleared cheque.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Swan Milk Jug to the Edwardian era.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045027
Dealers Internal Ref
7506-092
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Antique Silver Swan Milk Jug, German C.1900

Archive II An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View II
Archive III An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View III
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Archive V An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View V
Archive VI An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View VI
Archive VII An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck. View VIII
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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 102
Items Sold 333
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An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck.
Rare antique silver swan milk jug, German c.1900
Ref: SA1045027
An ornate antique silver milk jug crafted in the shape of a swan, featuring detailed feather engravings and an arched neck.
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  • ObjectCream Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFeather texturing, Arched swan neck, Figural animal form
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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Figural silver pieces, particularly those shaped like animals, gained significant popularity in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often reflecting a high level of craftsmanship and whimsical design in domestic dining.

These items are typically crafted from sterling or continental silver, utilizing traditional methods such as manual repousse, chasing, and detailed hand-engraving to achieve realistic textures like feathers.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks, makers marks, and silver purity stamps, alongside observing the natural patination, weight, and hand-tooled details characteristic of period manufacturing.

Such decorative objects can be displayed as accent pieces on a sideboard, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or utilized functionally during formal dining settings to add historical character to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft cloth, minimizing exposure to harsh chemicals or humidity, and using specialized non-abrasive silver polish sparingly only when necessary to maintain the metals integrity.
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