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1756 Rare George 11 Silver Cream Pail by John Mackfarlan 80g
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1756 Rare George 11 Silver Cream Pail by John Mackfarlan 80g

18th century
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This is a beautiful pail made in London in 1756 probably by John Mackfarlan, it is in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks, lovely coopered decoration and swing handle, it is 7cms diameter and weighs 80 grams

A fine mid 18th century cream pail

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Cream Pail to the 18th Century.

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This is a beautiful pail made in London in 1756 probably by John Mackfarlan, it is in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks, lovely coopered decoration and swing handle, it is 7cms diameter and weighs 80 grams

A fine mid 18th century cream pail

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Cream Pail to the 18th Century.

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A George II sterling silver cream pail with a reeded bucket body and an overhead swing handle.
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Archive I A George II sterling silver cream pail with a reeded bucket body and an overhead swing handle.

1756 Rare George 11 Silver Cream Pail by John Mackfarlan 80g

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A George II sterling silver cream pail with a reeded bucket body and an overhead swing handle.
1756 rare George 11 silver cream pail by John Mackfarlan 80g
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A George II sterling silver cream pail with a reeded bucket body and an overhead swing handle.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsReeded body, Overhead swing handle, Bucket form

This George II sterling silver cream pail dates from the 18th century, originating from London in 1756. Fashioned in a bucket form from silver with a polished finish, the piece features a polished interior and a reeded body with horizontal lines encircling the lower half, complemented by a textured overhead swing handle attached with small rivets at either side. The circular vessel measures 7 cms in diameter and weighs 80 grams. Suitable for use on a sideboard top, this small tableware item can hold cream for afternoon tea or serve as a decorative display piece within an English Country House interior. The miniature bucket style brings period Georgian character to a modern table setting.

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A Georgian silver cream pail is a small bucket-shaped silver vessel used during the mid-to-late 18th century for serving cream at the dining table. Popularised during the George II and George III eras, these containers featured overhead swing handles and were designed to complement formal tea and dessert services.

18th-century cream pails were crafted primarily from high-purity sterling silver, raised from metal sheets by skilled silversmiths. Decorative elements such as reeded banding, twisted swing handles, and occasionally interior gilding were hand-worked or cast to ensure strength and prevent corrosion from acidic dairy contents.

Authentic George II silver displays complete British hallmark stamps, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark such as London, a date letter, and a makers mark. Genuine 18th-century pieces feature signs of historical hand-hammering, period-correct chasing, and natural age wear consistent with mid-1700s manufacturing.

An antique silver cream pail can be displayed on a sideboard, styled as a small table accent, or arranged inside a glass display cabinet alongside contemporary ceramics. The polished metallic finish creates visual interest against dark wood surfaces or textured linen table settings.

Antique sterling silver should be polished periodically with a gentle silver foam or non-abrasive cream applied using a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, exposure to high humidity, and mechanical dishwashing, and store items in tarnish-preventative flannel wraps when not on display.
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