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Antique English sterling silver cream jug on four ball feet.
Hallmarked from London in 1825 with the makers mark being that of James Arthur.
The hallmarks are worn in places but enough there to give all information, 3 letters engraved to front which are now indistinct.
A few minor bruises, nothing at all drastic and the jug is in very good clean order.
Measures 130mm handle to spout and stands 92mm tall at handle top
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Antique English sterling silver cream jug on four ball feet.
Hallmarked from London in 1825 with the makers mark being that of James Arthur.
The hallmarks are worn in places but enough there to give all information, 3 letters engraved to front which are now indistinct.
A few minor bruises, nothing at all drastic and the jug is in very good clean order.
Measures 130mm handle to spout and stands 92mm tall at handle top.
| DATE | 1825 |
| MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | James Arthur |
| ASSAY OFFICE | London |
| WEIGHT (Grammes) | 132 |
| WEIGHT (Troy) | 4.24 |
| REF:- | 538F |
The word “jug” is derived from Middle English, “jugge” was used to describe any large round vessel, often with a handle and sometimes a narrow neck. These were used to hold and serve liquids.
We know that the Ancient Greeks and Romans used silver jugs in which to store their oil and wine. Most importantly, wine stored in a silver container, lasted longer than when stored in a vessel made from other, less robust materials.
Craftsmen produced silver beer jugs which became popular during the early 18th Century. Additionally, well-to-do households used small silver jugs for either milk or cream. Consequently, these were often referred to as “creamers”.
They also made claret jugs from silver or a combination of glass and silver in the early 19th century . The Kent Collection is a world-class private collection of such antique claret jugs.
| Origin | English |
|---|---|
| Period | George IV 1820-1830 |
| Sponsor/Maker | James Arthur |
| REF CODE | 538F |
Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
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Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
