Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by Peter and Ann Bateman; an addition to our Georgian silver ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver cream/water jug; an addition to our silver holloware collection. This magnificent antique George V sterling silver jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot. The upper portion of this antique cream jug is embellished with an impressive applied strapwork band, in addition to a large fluted design to the underside of the lip, all in the Empire style. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with an impressive cast spiralling handle accented with an impressive figural mask design. The circular spreading foot is embellished with further Empire style, architectural decoration. Such examples in this medial size is a redeeming and unusual factor; this versatile jug could be considered to be a small water jug or large cream jug. This magnificent jug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique water/cream jug is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional small antique silver water jug...

18th Century Wine Jug George III England 1kg Sterling Silver Peter & Ann Bateman This impressive wine jug, made in 1795 during the reign of King George III, is an artistic example of the work of the renowned silversmiths Peter and Ann Bateman. The jug rests on a curved base with an elegant fluted profile on the rim and is decorated with a surrounding frieze of leaf motifs in fine ‘bright-cut’ engraving. The indented stem and the amphora-shaped body with vertically curved walls give the jug a classic look. The curved mouth rim with beak-shaped spout ensures harmonious lines, while the hinged lid is domed in the centre and crowned by a spherical knob. The curved wooden C-handle stylishly rounds off the design and provides a comfortable grip. The wide frieze with leaf and flower motifs on the wall, executed in extremely fine ‘bright-cut’ engraving, is particularly noteworthy. The front of the jug is also engraved with initials, giving the piece a personal touch. The wine jug bears a full set of London silver stamps on the underside, which prove its authenticity and the year of manufacture. Works by Peter and Ann Bateman are recognised for their high quality craftsmanship and can be found in major collections worldwide. This exceptional sterling silver example combines elegance and the finest engraving skills and is a valuable collector's item of late 18th century English silver...

Hallmarked in London in 1763, this attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on three feet, and features later chased floral decoration to the body and an aca...