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American Sterling Silver Milk Jug
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American Sterling Silver Milk Jug

1900 - 1920
For Sale by TJR Trading
Description

This is an American hallmarked sterling silver milk or cream jug. It was made in the late 19th to early 20th Century by Bigelow, Kennard & Co of Boston, Massachusetts. They were in operation from 1863-1923.

The jug is of simple form, with an engraved monogram and is raised on three supports.

There is a dent to the front of the jug, right on the monogram. There are also some other dents, such as one side of the rim.

It weighs 110g (3.56 ozt)

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.1cm (4.37")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this Sterling Silver Milk Jug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA670408
Dealers Internal Reference
C409
Dealers Notes

All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description
This is an American hallmarked sterling silver milk or cream jug.
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It was made in the late 19th to early 20th Century by Bigelow, Kennard & Co of Boston, Massachusetts.
TJR Trading

They were in operation from 1863-1923.

fig 1. An American sterling silver milk jug featuring a baluster-shaped body, three cabriole legs with pad feet, a double-scroll handle, and a wavy scalloped rim.
fig 1. American Sterling Silver Milk Jug

The jug is of simple form, with an engraved monogram and is raised on three supports.

There is a dent to the front of the jug, right on the monogram. There are also some other dents, such as one side of the rim.

It weighs 110g (3.56 ozt)

Height
11.1cm (4.37")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Date of Manufacture

TJR Trading has dated this Sterling Silver Milk Jug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA670408
Dealers Internal Ref
C409
TJR Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014

Specialist in antique silver, but also a seller of glass, ceramics and other similar items

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An American sterling silver milk jug featuring a baluster-shaped body, three cabriole legs with pad feet, a double-scroll handle, and a wavy scalloped rim.
American Sterling Silver Milk Jug
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An American sterling silver milk jug featuring a baluster-shaped body, three cabriole legs with pad feet, a double-scroll handle, and a wavy scalloped rim.
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FAQs

An American sterling silver milk jug is a small hollowware vessel designed to serve milk or cream during beverage service, historically produced in 925 standard silver and often featuring classic European design influences such as Georgian baluster forms and scroll handles.

These vessels are typically wrought from sterling silver, consisting of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability, and feature raised or seamed bodies with soldered handles and cast feet.

Authentic pieces are stamped with maker marks alongside official purity designations such as STERLING, 925, or 925/1000, distinguishing solid silver from silver-plated base metals.

A silver milk jug can be displayed on a sideboard, styled alongside modern ceramics on open kitchen shelving, or repurposed as a vessel for small floral arrangements.

Polish periodically with a non-abrasive silver cream and a soft cotton cloth to remove oxidisation, avoiding chemical dips and automated dishwasher cleaning.
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