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George III Antique Silver Ewer, John Scofield, London 1782
Highland Antiques Ltd
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George III Antique Silver Ewer, John Scofield, London 1782

18th century
Description

An elegant George III silver wine ewer. Made in London 1782 by John Scofield. It is a beautifully made plain ewer with only beaded decoration around the lip and rims. There is a full set of hallmarks under the foot and part marks on the lid. It has a fruitwood handle and an acorn finial on the lid. This is a classical piece of Georgian silver, useable and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 723 grams or 24 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK, payment by bank transfer, telephone, Paypal or cleared cheque.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Ewer to the Georgian era.

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SA982212
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6817-0011
Description
An elegant George III silver wine ewer. Made in London 1782 by John Scofield. It is a beautifully made plain ewer with only beaded decoration around the lip and rims. There is a full set of hallmarks under the foot and part marks on the lid. It has a fruitwood handle and an acorn finial on the lid. This is a classical piece of Georgian silver, useable and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 723 grams or 24 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK, payment by bank transfer, telephone, Paypal or cleared cheque.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Ewer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA982212
Dealers Internal Ref
6817-0011
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle.
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Archive I An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle.

George III Antique Silver Ewer, John Scofield, London 1782

Archive II An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle. View II
Archive III An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle. View III
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An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle.
George III antique silver ewer, John Scofield, London 1782
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An urn-shaped sterling silver ewer with beaded border trim, a pinecone finial, and a high arched wooden handle.
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Neoclassical silver ewers are characterized by forms inspired by classical antiquity, such as Greek and Roman urns. Common design elements include slender pedestals, beaded or leaf-and-dart borders, refined spouts, and geometric or naturalistic finials, reflecting the restrained elegance popular during the George III period.

These vessels were crafted primarily from sterling silver (925 parts per thousand purity), raised by hand from sheet metal by skilled silversmiths. Handles were frequently fashioned from carved hardwoods like fruitwood, ebony, or mahogany to insulate the users hand when handling hot liquids.

Authentic British silver from this era features a complete set of hallmarks struck into the metal. These include the lion passant for sterling quality, a makers mark, a town mark (such as the leopards head for London), and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of manufacture.

A silver ewer serves as a focal accent when displayed on a dining room sideboard, marble console, or within a glass display cabinet. Its reflective surface adds tonal depth and contrasting texture alongside contemporary materials like dark wood, stone, or modern ceramics.

Silver should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned gently using a specialized silver polish when tarnish appears. Abrasive cleaners and chemical dip solutions should be avoided, and wooden components must be kept dry and untreated by harsh solvents.
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