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Antique Silver Provincial Cream Jug.
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Antique Silver Provincial Cream Jug.

18th century
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Handsome Geo.III, Newcastle silver cream jug; of helmet shape, with pretty brightcut decoration to the body, which bears initials. The hallmarks are nice and clear, but lack a date letter, which is not unusual with provincial pieces. This maker was active at this period and the style is perfect for the estimated date. This sort of quirk is what makes provincial silver so interesting and collectable.

Newcastle. c.1800. Thomas Watson.

Height 11cm

Weight 3 troy oz/93gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139937
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28/2233
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Handsome Geo.
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III, Newcastle silver cream jug; of helmet shape, with pretty brightcut decoration to the body, which bears initials.
George James Antiques

The hallmarks are nice and clear, but lack a date letter, which is not unusual with provincial pieces. This maker was active at this period and the style is perfect for the estimated date. This sort of quirk is what makes provincial silver so interesting and collectable.

Newcastle. c.1800. Thomas Watson.

Height 11cm

Weight 3 troy oz/93gm

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139937
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2233
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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An antique sterling silver cream jug featuring geometric engraved banding, reeded body contours, an angular strap handle, and a polished metallic surface.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver cream jug featuring geometric engraved banding, reeded body contours, an angular strap handle, and a polished metallic surface.

Antique Silver Provincial Cream Jug.

Archive II An antique sterling silver cream jug featuring geometric engraved banding, reeded body contours, an angular strap handle, and a polished metallic surface. View II
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Hungerford
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An antique sterling silver cream jug featuring geometric engraved banding, reeded body contours, an angular strap handle, and a polished metallic surface.
Antique Silver Provincial Cream Jug.
Ref: SA1139937
An antique sterling silver cream jug featuring geometric engraved banding, reeded body contours, an angular strap handle, and a polished metallic surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCream Jugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAngular handle, Geometric prick-dot engraving, Reeded bands, Engraved monogram
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Georgian antique silver provincial cream jug exhibits a helmet shape crafted from sterling silver with a polished metallic silver finish. The piece features an angular strap handle, reeded body contours, geometric prick-dot engraving, and an engraved monogram on the lower body. Clear hallmarks appear near the rim, lacking a date letter as characteristic of provincial work from Newcastle circa 1800 by Thomas Watson. The object measures 11 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this cream jug serves as a functional and decorative table accent, suitable for placement on a sideboard top or dining table during afternoon tea service. The polished metallic surface reflects light, while the engraved motifs and distinct handle design provide a classic period aesthetic for everyday use or display among silverware collections.

FAQs

During the late Georgian and Regency periods, provincial silver cream jugs were produced by silversmiths operating outside London, such as in Newcastle, Exeter, or Chester, reflecting regional craftsmanship and distinct stylistic interpretations of national tea service trends.

These vessels were hand-hammered and raised from sterling silver sheets, featuring hand-engraved geometric or bright-cut decoration and soldered strap handles.

Authenticity is verified through struck hallmarks including the makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling purity, and date letter, alongside signs of authentic hand-chasing and period-appropriate wear.

An antique silver jug can be styled on a dining room sideboard tray, arranged on a kitchen dresser alongside ceramics, or repurposed as a decorative bud vase for fresh florals.

Maintain silver by washing gently in warm soapy water and polishing periodically with a soft cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver cream to remove oxidisation without wearing down delicate engravings.
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