Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723

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A fine antique, early 18th century English silver milk jug.

In Britannia silver.

Made by Nathaniel Gulliver.

The jug having … Read more A fine antique, early 18th century English silver milk jug.

In Britannia silver.

Made by Nathaniel Gulliver.

The jug having punch-work decoration of repeating trefoil leaves to the top and alternating acorns & starbursts above a gadrooned belly.

Engraved with an armorial crest to the front incorporating a raised sword and double Xs.

Interestingly, we believe that taking milk or cream in tea became popular in the 1720s in England. As such, this milk jug appears to be a quite early example of the form.

Marked to the base for Nathaniel Gulliver / London / 1723 / and the .958 (Britannia) standard.

Simply a wonderful, early piece of English silver!

Date:
1723

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Nathaniel Gulliver

Marks:
Marked to the base for Nathaniel Gulliver / London / 1723 / .958 (Britannia) standard.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 5 in.
Width: ca. 6 1/8 in.
Depth: ca. 4 3/8 in.

Weight: ca. 353 g

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