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Antique Silver Milk Jug
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Antique Silver Milk Jug

1920 - 1940
Description

A good example of an Art Deco style solid silver cream or milk jug. It is a stylish and good quality with an angular body, square handle and octagonal base.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1937 and the maker Adie Bros. It weighs approximately 103g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Sterling Silver Milk Jug to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09596315
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 89 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Date letter N alongside the Birmingham anchor: 1937.
Maker's mark A Bros Ltd: Adie Brothers of Birmingham.
Lion passant hallmark: sterling silver standard.
Octagonal stepped base and angular handle: geometric Art Deco styling.
Fine surface marks across the body: normal handling and polishing over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228045
Description
A good example of an Art Deco style solid silver cream or milk jug. It is a stylish and good quality with an angular body, square handle and octagonal base.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1937 and the maker Adie Bros. It weighs approximately 103g.

fig 1. An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet.
fig 1. Antique Silver Milk Jug

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays beautifully.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Sterling Silver Milk Jug to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09596315
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 89 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Date letter N alongside the Birmingham anchor: 1937.
Maker's mark A Bros Ltd: Adie Brothers of Birmingham.
Lion passant hallmark: sterling silver standard.
Octagonal stepped base and angular handle: geometric Art Deco styling.
Fine surface marks across the body: normal handling and polishing over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228045
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet.
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Archive I An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet.

Antique Silver Milk Jug

Archive II An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View II
Archive III An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View III
Archive IV An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View IV
Archive V An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View V
Archive VI An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View IX
Archive X An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet. View X
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Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
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An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet.
Antique Silver Milk Jug
Ref: SA1228045
An octagonal sterling silver milk jug featuring an angular handle, a pronounced pouring spout, and visible stamped hallmarks on the front facet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMilk Jugs & Creamers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOctagonal body, Angular handle, Molded base, Stamped hallmarks
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This Art Deco solid sterling silver milk jug exhibits a striking octagonal body complemented by a pronounced pouring spout, an angular handle, and a stepped molded base. The polished silver surface displays subtle traces of use including faint surface marks, alongside clear stamped hallmarks placed neatly on the front facet near the rim. Standing at 7.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, the piece is well-proportioned for daily utility. Placed upon a dining table, a sideboard top, or a kitchen counter, it serves as a practical vessel for serving cream or milk during afternoon tea, and functions equally well as a decorative display object in a traditional or modern interior setting.

FAQs

Sterling silver milk jugs became prominent components of tea and coffee services during the eighteenth century as tea drinking expanded across Europe. Designs evolved from simple spouted vessels into geometric and faceted forms during subsequent periods, including the Art Deco era.

Historical silver creamers were typically raised or hand-hammered from sheet sterling silver, an alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper for structural strength. Components like angular handles, molded bases, and poured spouts were soldered onto the body, sometimes featuring a gilt interior to protect the metal from acidic liquids.

Authentic British silver features a series of official stamped hallmarks, including a lion passant mark for sterling quality, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark. These stamps are usually located on the side or underside of the vessel and can be referenced in assay office records.

A silver creamer serves as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or tray. Beyond functional tea service, it can hold small floral arrangements or be displayed alongside complementary metalware items.

Silver should be washed by hand using warm water and mild washing-up liquid, then dried immediately with a soft cloth. Tarnish is removed using a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip original patination or obscure hallmarks.
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