Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug 1794

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver beer / water jug; part of our Georgian dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Irish silver beer jug, in sterling standard, has a plain baluster form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of this impressive silver jug is plain and embellished with the later engraved initials 'Ap'. This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with a cast S scroll handle ornamented with a plain scrolling thumbpiece and lower terminal, in addition to a tiered, upper socket. The jug is supported by a cast sterling silver foot accented with a moulded rim. Origin: Dublin, Ireland