Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
With a domed and hinge cover, opening with a rounded and fluted thumb grip. The cover meeting the silver collar and spout, over a tall horizontally reeded neck, before the rounded body, decorated in relief with hanging vine leaves and grapes, enclosing a scene of huntsmen enjoying a drink at a pub. The scene surrounded by trees and flowers, likewise in relief. The lower body decorated to simulate a gathered basket. The cover and collar hallmarked for Joseph Taylor, Sheffield 1799. The underside of the jug impressed 'TURNER' for John Turner of Stoke and Longton, 1737 - 1835.
Height 9 1/2 inches, 24cm.
Width 7 inches, 18cm.
Depth 5 3/4 inches, 14.5cm.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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SILVER MOUNTED JUG BY TURNER 1799
