Georgian Embossed Silver Cream Jug

Description

Heading : Silver cream jug
Date : 18th –19th century
Period : 1786-1839
Origin : England
Body : Helmet form with reeded handle. Embossed floral swags and a cartouche containing the engraved letter J
Size : 10.4cm tall. 14.2cm long and 7.8cm wide
Condition : The marks are for the most illegible except the kings head and very worn city mark for London
Restoration : None
Weight : 145 grams

The monarchs portrait was addded by most assay offices from 1785 onwards. All the Hannoverian kings from GeorgeIII to Wiliam IV looked to the right (apart from 1785/6) until the arrival of Queen Victoria. With good hallmarks a good heavy gauge silver creamer would be in excess of £200. This remains perfectly functional and has years of good service ahead