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Good Georgian Silver Cream Jug by Benjamin Montagu, London 1777
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Good Georgian Silver Cream Jug by Benjamin Montagu, London 1777

18th century
Description

This is an exquisite early George III silver cream jug. The baluster body plain, often these cream jugs were later embossed in the Victorian era, it is nice to have them untouched. The front cartouche engraved with the original Georgian initials. Pinched rim and scroll handle.

Raised on a hollow pedestal base with matching pinched decorations.

Hallmarks:

B.M for Benjamin Montagu.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "b" for 1777.

Dimensions:

Height (up to handle): 10.5cm / 4.2 inches.

Length (spout to handle) : 9.5cm / 3.6 inches.

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good. No splits, dents or repairs. The jug sits firmly on its base.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223624
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL89
Description
This is an exquisite early George III silver cream jug.
The baluster body plain, often these cream jugs were later embossed in the Victorian era, it is nice to have them untouched.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The front cartouche engraved with the original Georgian initials. Pinched rim and scroll handle.

fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.
fig 1. Good Georgian Silver Cream Jug by Benjamin Montagu, London 1777

Raised on a hollow pedestal base with matching pinched decorations.

Hallmarks:

B.M for Benjamin Montagu.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "b" for 1777.

Dimensions:

Height (up to handle): 10.5cm / 4.2 inches.

fig 2. A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.
fig 2. Good Georgian Silver Cream Jug by Benjamin Montagu, London 1777

Length (spout to handle) : 9.5cm / 3.6 inches.

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good. No splits, dents or repairs. The jug sits firmly on its base.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.
fig 3. Good Georgian Silver Cream Jug by Benjamin Montagu, London 1777

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Cream Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223624
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL89
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.

GOOD GEORGIAN SILVER CREAM JUG BY BENJAMIN MONTAGU, LONDON 1777

Archive II A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777. View II
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A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.
GOOD GEORGIAN SILVER CREAM JUG BY BENJAMIN MONTAGU, LONDON 1777
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A Georgian sterling silver cream jug featuring a baluster shape, beaded rim, pedestal base, and engraved initials, assayed in London in 1777.
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Georgian silver cream jugs from the late 18th century typically present balanced Neoclassical proportions, baluster or helmet shaped bodies, and refined raised pedestal feet. Decorative accents during this era often included beaded rims, bright-cut engraving, and double-scroll handles.

Pieces were wrought from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Silversmiths raised the forms by hand-hammering silver sheet over shaped anvils before applying cast elements such as handles and solder-attached beaded rims.

Authentic London sterling silver from 1777 features a complete set of hallmarks: the lion passant indicating silver purity, the leopards head crowned for the London assay office, a specific date letter, and the registered initials of the silversmith.

A Georgian silver jug can be positioned on a dining room sideboard, arranged on a mirrored bar tray, or repurposed as a small vessel for floral displays to add historical texture to modern modern spaces.

Maintain silver by washing gently in warm water with mild dish soap and drying thoroughly with a soft cloth. Apply specialist non-abrasive silver polish sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive scrubbers.
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