george-iii-irish-sterling-silver-jug
Lot 155
George III Irish Sterling Silver Jug
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Dublin (1829) hallmarks with "RS" sponsor's mark, the raised pear form body with ornate Rococo style repousse and chased design of flowers & scrolls, one side featuring a shield form cartouche engraved with boar's head family crest surmounted by a spread winged eagle.

7.5 in.

22.9 troy oz.

Substantial jugs of this form, without covers, were often used as beer jugs. However, the use of ivory spacers on this jug's handle indicate use for heated beverages.

Possible repaired split to underside of handle's thumbguard, minor discoloration and hairline to ivory insulators, black spots to body

$600 - 900