DESCRIPTION |
Pretty little solid silver mid 18th century style rococo decorated pear shaped cream jug. Cast silver throughout, the body of three parts and a faithful reproduction by the pre-eminent specialist maker of the latter 19th century. |
SILVERSMITH |
J. D. Schleissner & Sohne of Hanau, mark to base. |
DATE or HALLMARK |
imported through London in 1903 by Singleton, Benda & Co. |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London and also marked by the Hanau maker. |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
73 |
SIZE in INCHES |
both height and width including handle: 2 ¾ |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
generally very good, with some small body bumps, handle knocked and legs a little askew although still stands well. |
FAULTS |
inactive fracture to the centre of the handle top 'C' scroll that passes just over halfway across. |
| Back | Price £105 | sold | Item Number: M4426 |