DESCRIPTION |
Georgian silver classical urn shaped cream jug with bead edge rim and a loaded turned pedestal base. There is an engraved monogram ECW but the thicker than usual silver may allow its removal. | ||
| ARTIST or SILVERSMITH |
Peter and Ann Bateman. There was not enough room to fully strike the mark but there is enough showing for us to be 100% certain of the makers. | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1793 | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
173 (includes base load) | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
height: 5 1/4 (to top of handle) |
width: 3 3/4 (handle to lip) |
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| SILVER STANDARD if applicable |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent, no repairs or erasures. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
A small bump to one corner of the base has partially opened an original seam (penultimate image). This is an inexpensive repair but it is not necessary in our opinion. | ||
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Price £175 |
SOLD |
BACK | Item Number: N1442 |