Quality Heavy Solid Sterling Silver Bulbous ( Pot Bellied ) Water / Ale / Milk Jug
No Monograms Or Personal Engravings ( Or Removals )
By S W Smith & Co : Great Pulteney Street. London W1 & Cambridge Street, Birmingham,
Fully Hallmarked, Birmingham Assay Date letter O for 1913
Liquid Volume Capacity : 340 ml , 0.60 Pint
Excellent Condition
Weight : 181.4 Grams.
Here we have a superb and very handsome solid sterling silver Jug
Of Bulbous / Pot Bellied’ form with an elegant C scroll handle, standing on a flat circular base.
A wonderful looking & heavy gauge of solid sterling silver with a beautiful polished bright shine & lustre.
With the all important “ NO ” Monograms or Personal messages engraved on this Jug .
Highly polished finish, looks amazing and in very good order.
Great size for a whiskey lover as it fluid capacity is over a half pint ( 340ml ( perfect for the top up.
A fabulous style and subtlety featuring many stylish characteristics of a larger Water / beer Jug.
Made by the excellent silversmith S W Smith & Co, Great Pulteney Street, London W1 also at Cambridge Street , Birmingham.
Hallmarks Read
SWS&CO : Birmingham Anchor Assay Office : Lion Passant : O : for 1913
The Hallmarks are stamped on the jug's neck, all hallmarks are easily readable.
Dimension approximately
Height of Jug including the handle : 10.0 cm or 3.95 ” inch
Height to Jugs Pourer : 9.02 cm or 3.62 ”inch
Diameter of Rim : 6.6 cm or 2.65 ” inch
Width of Jug including Handle & spout : 12.40 cm or 4.88” inch
Base Diameter : 5.4 cm or 2.14” inch
Capacity of Jug : 340 ml or 0.60 imperial Pint
Sterling Silver Weight : 181.4 Grams
Condition
Excellent condition, No dents, dints or scratches and most importantly “ NO “ Monograms or personal engravings. ( Or removals )
No Jug distortion or buckles , sits true and without any wobbles.
The silver Gleams and shines, wonderful gauge of sterling silver used.
Interior is free from any nasty scratches, highly polished and superbly clean & hygienic.
This Tankard is in excellent condition, it does have a highly polished finish and may show some light marks, although they would be very light.
A few very minor marks & one tiny dink on the jugs interior base, very minor ,
Would make a very special and wonderful gift.
Photos
Apologies for the reflections & shadows as this shape is very difficult to photograph without reflections, photos were taken in a conservatory, hence the reflections of the glass roof and shadows.
Very difficult item to photograph as the jug has a highly polished finish, like a mirror .
Any dark areas, matt finishes or wavy formats are only reflections as this jug has no dull or dark areas.
Please checkout the photos as they are an important part of the description and they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this Genuine antique quality Jug,.
Postage
I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery to its new home, I will send by Royal Mail Tracked 24, 1-2 day delivery for UK buyers, Subject to postage time ( 3.00 pm last post Monday to Friday & 11.00 am Saturdays ) No Sunday deliveries.
Overseas buyers are welcome, please use the Global shipping service provided.
Thank you 😊 for looking.