Unusual Bulbous George III Silver Cream Jug London 1801 Sparrow Beak Embossed Ribbons Georgian Reeding

Name: Unusual Bulbous George III Silver Cream Jug London 1801 Sparrow Beak Embossed Ribbons Georgian Reeding
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA390669
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Very pretty Georgian cream jug of unusual bulbous form with round belly and deep straight neck with stepped, sparrow beak spout and set on a collet foot. The neck has a reeded band and the body has embossed swagged ribbons with bows and smaller punched bands around the base, rim and shoulders. Finished with a simple applied strap handle with cast grooves.

Hallmarked for London 1801, maker's initials sadly part obscured. It measures 4" high and 3 1/2" across the body, 4" handle to spout. It carries 1/2 a pint to the rim and weighs 157g/5.1ozt. Condition is very good; very light surface marks but a little rubbing to the decoration in places, mainly to the band around the rim.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA390669

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0194

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very pretty Georgian cream jug of unusual bulbous form with round belly and deep straight neck with stepped, sparrow beak spout and set on a collet foot.

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The neck has a reeded band and the body has embossed swagged ribbons with bows and smaller punched bands around the base, rim and shoulders.

The Fancy Fox

Finished with a simple applied strap handle with cast grooves.

fig 1. Unusual Bulbous George III Silver Cream Jug London 1801 Sparrow Beak Embossed Ribbons Georgian Reeding

Hallmarked for London 1801, maker's initials sadly part obscured. It measures 4" high and 3 1/2" across the body, 4" handle to spout. It carries 1/2 a pint to the rim and weighs 157g/5.1ozt. Condition is very good; very light surface marks but a little rubbing to the decoration in places, mainly to the band around the rim.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA390669