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Antique Silver Milk Jug
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Antique Silver Milk Jug

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a large antique solid silver cream or milk jug. It is stylish and good quality with an angular handle and wide shaped spout.

It is hallmarked for Chester, 1926 and the maker Barker Bros. The hallmark is slightly rubbed but still readable. It weighs approximately 146g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Milk Jug to the 1920s.

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SA1223225
Description
A good example of a large antique solid silver cream or milk jug. It is stylish and good quality with an angular handle and wide shaped spout.

It is hallmarked for Chester, 1926 and the maker Barker Bros. The hallmark is slightly rubbed but still readable. It weighs approximately 146g.

fig 1. An antique polished silver milk jug featuring a faceted lower body, a shaped pouring spout with reeded rim, and an angular handle.
fig 1. Antique Silver Milk Jug

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Milk Jug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223225
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique polished silver milk jug featuring a faceted lower body, a shaped pouring spout with reeded rim, and an angular handle.
Antique Silver Milk Jug
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An antique polished silver milk jug featuring a faceted lower body, a shaped pouring spout with reeded rim, and an angular handle.
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Silver milk and cream jugs became prominent tabletop accessories during the eighteenth century alongside the rise of tea and coffee drinking customs in Europe. Silversmiths crafted these vessels to complement larger tea services, reflecting prevailing architectural and decorative design movements.

Most antique silver milk jugs were constructed from sterling silver or fused silver plate such as Old Sheffield Plate or electroplated nickel silver. Sterling silver pieces feature standard purity hallmarks indicating high fine silver content.

Authentic silver pieces generally display makers marks, purity hallmarks, town marks, and date letters stamped into the metal surface. Examining the weight, seam construction, and characteristic patination near handles or rims helps confirm period authenticity.

Antique silver hollowware can be styled on a sideboard tray, incorporated into a dining table arrangement, or grouped with ceramic collectibles on open shelving. The reflective metallic surface adds warmth and textural contrast within modern decor schemes.

Maintain silver items by gently washing in warm water with mild dish soap and drying thoroughly with a soft cloth. Apply non-abrasive silver polish sparingly to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip natural patination.
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