Irish Silver Cream Jug 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Irish Silver Cream Jug
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA553526
Price: 445 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCream Jugs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Rococo
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsRepousse animal motifs, Lion mask feet, Scroll handle, Flared spout
SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian Irish sterling silver cream jug reflects a Georgian Rococo style, rendered in polished silver with a reflective metallic finish. The vessel stands on three cabriole legs topped with lion masks and terminates in paw feet, and includes an arched scroll handle attached to the body alongside a high flared pouring spout. Elaborate repousse chasing adorns the exterior with figural animal motifs and foliate details. Measuring 7 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the item functions as a tabletop serving piece. In a contemporary interior, this container serves practical dining and beverage needs on a sideboard top during afternoon tea service or formal dinner parties. The compact form sits securely on flat surfaces while holding cream or milk for guests. Collectors of antique Irish silver will find this piece a functional addition to existing displays of decorative tableware and period metalwork within a dining room setting.

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Georgian Irish silver cream jugs are recognised for their high-relief repousse work, frequently depicting flora, fauna, and pastoral scenes. They often feature tripod legs terminating in hoof or paw feet, attached to the body with detailed lion mask or shell knees.

These vessels were crafted from sterling silver (925 purity) using hand-hammering and chasing techniques. Decorative elements such as scroll handles and feet were cast separately and soldered onto the hand-formed body.

Authenticity is determined by official hallmark stamps, which typically include the Dublin assay mark (a crowned harp), the duty mark (Hibernia), a makers mark, and a specific date letter. The weight and hand-worked nature of the repousse ornamentation also distinguish genuine pieces from later reproductions.

Silver vessels can be styled on a sideboard top, styled alongside modern ceramics on an open shelf, or integrated into a curated display tray to add contrasting metalwork textures within traditional or contemporary spaces.

Silver should be cleaned using non-abrasive silver polish applied with soft cotton cloths to prevent scratching the chased details. Store items in acid-free tissue paper or tarnish-inhibiting cloth bags in dry environments.

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