Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug
REF: C8664 / LA493366
£1,595
€1,863
$2,006
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination cream and milk jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver combination cream and milk jug has a circular rounded form onto a collet foot.
The segmented body of this silver cream jug is plain and unembellished with an applied moulded rim; this moulded rim continues across the lip of both spouts.
The upper portion of the silver jug features a silver plateau embellished with the elucidating engraving 'Milk' and 'Cream'.
This fine example of Victorian silverware is fitted with two scrolling handles, conjoined with a plain pale across the upper plateau.
The interior of the jug retains the original gilding.
Such examples of versatile teaware are rare to the market.
Dimensions
Length across handles 13.5cm/5.31'
Width 9.5cm/3.74'
Height 4.3cm/1.69'
Weight
5.2 troy ounces/161.9g
Origin: Sheffield, England
measurements
Height:
1.69 in
Width:
3.74 in
Depth:
5.31 in
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug (LA493366) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1899
declaration
condition
condition
This antique cream and milk 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 example of Victorian silver.