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Scottish Provincial Silver Cream Jug by James Gordon, Aberdeen C.1775.
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Scottish Provincial Silver Cream Jug by James Gordon, Aberdeen C.1775.

18th century
Description

A very rare Scottish Provincial Silver helmet style cream jug. Made in Aberdeen by James Gordon, one of the cities foremost silversmiths. It is marked "JG, ABD" on the base and has original initials on the body. The cream jug is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. This is an unusual style of jug to be made in Aberdeen and would probably have been part of a teaset. It is highly collectable and would enhance any collection.

Weight; 175 grams or 6 ozst approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

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SA1207691
Dealers Internal Reference
7830-053
Description
A very rare Scottish Provincial Silver helmet style cream jug. Made in Aberdeen by James Gordon, one of the cities foremost silversmiths. It is marked "JG, ABD" on the base and has original initials on the body. The cream jug is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.
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This is an unusual style of jug to be made in Aberdeen and would probably have been part of a teaset.
Highland Antiques Ltd

It is highly collectable and would enhance any collection.

Weight; 175 grams or 6 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207691
Dealers Internal Ref
7830-053
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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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base.
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Archive I An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base.

Scottish Provincial Silver Cream Jug by James Gordon, Aberdeen C.1775.

Archive II An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base. View VII
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An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base.
Scottish Provincial Silver cream jug by James Gordon, Aberdeen c.1775.
Ref: SA1207691
An 18th-century Scottish provincial silver cream jug featuring an elongated spout, high loop handle, and circular pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCream Jugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPedestal foot, High loop handle, Helmet spout, Baluster body
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Georgian Scottish provincial silver cream jug is made in Aberdeen by James Gordon around 1775. The piece is crafted from silver with a polished, reflective metallic finish in a bright silver colour, and weighs 175 grams or 6 ozst. The design incorporates a helmet spout, an elongated baluster body, a high loop handle, and a circular pedestal foot resting on a flared base. The body displays engraved initials, and the base carries the maker marks "JG, ABD". The jug measures 16 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item sits on a sideboard top as part of a traditional display or collection.

FAQs

Scottish provincial silver refers to items produced outside Edinburgh and Glasgow, crafted by silversmiths in towns such as Aberdeen, Dundee, and Elgin. These pieces were assayed locally rather than at official assay offices, resulting in distinct maker marks and town punches.

Georgian cream jugs were typically constructed from sterling silver, formed using hand-hammering techniques to shape the vessel body, pedestal base, and cast or drawn handles.

Authentic pieces carry specific maker punches associated with James Gordon, often featuring the initials JG alongside town marks linked to Aberdeen, such as three castles or the letters ABD.

A period silver cream jug can be displayed on a dining sideboard, integrated into a drinks tray arrangement, or used as a singular decorative vessel on a bookshelf.

Historic silver should be cleaned using specialised silver foam or cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that remove surface metal. Items should be stored in low-humidity environments wrapped in anti-tarnish fabric.
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