67,054  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 157 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
157 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA835974
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Silver Coffee Jug.
Sold by George James Antiques
sold SA835974
Sorry, but this item has been sold.

George James Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2007
Browse dealers 124 items
Id #SA835974
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Silver Coffee Jug.

18th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · George James Antiques
This “Antique Silver Coffee Jug” found a buyer.

It was listed by George James Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Geo.III silver coffee jug; of plain circular form on a collet foot. Elegant and typical of the period, by a well sought-after maker.

London. 1805. John Emes.

Height 21cm

Weight 23 troy oz/715gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Coffee Jug to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA835974
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1994
Dealers Notes

Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation.

Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details.

All items are professionally packed prior to posting.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance.

Description
Geo.III silver coffee jug; of plain circular form on a collet foot. Elegant and typical of the period, by a well sought-after maker.

London. 1805. John Emes.

Height 21cm

Weight 23 troy oz/715gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Coffee Jug to the Georgian era.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA835974
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1994
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the George James Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 4
Archive I An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Coffee Jug.

Archive II An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle. View II
Archive III An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle. View III
Archive IV An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle. View IV
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2007
View Dealer Info
Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
Verified
Apr 2007
For Sale
124
Sold
810
An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle.
Antique Silver Coffee Jug.
Ref: SA835974
An antique polished silver coffee jug featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, domed lid with a finial, and a dark wooden scroll handle.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffee Jug
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialSilver, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handle, Domed lid with finial, Stepped base, Spouted rim
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

Silver coffee pots emerged in Europe during the late 17th century following the introduction of coffee houses, initially featuring conical or tapering cylindrical bodies before evolving into more ornate Georgian and Victorian styles.

These vessels are typically crafted from sterling silver or Sheffield plate, featuring hand-raised or spun bodies with insulated handles made from wood, ebonised material, or bone to prevent heat transfer.

Authenticity is verified through hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the makers mark, assay office, purity standard, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate manufacturing techniques like hand-soldering and chasing.

An antique silver vessel can be displayed prominently on a sideboard or within a glass-fronted cabinet, adding a reflective metallic accent that contrasts effectively with contemporary or minimalist design schemes.

Preservation involves regular gentle dusting and occasional cleaning with a specialist silver polish using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive materials and storing in a dry environment to prevent tarnish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories