Exceptional Fine Solid Solid Sterling Silver With Gilded Interior Milk Jug 

Fully Hallmarked, Assayed London, Date Letter K : 1785

By Hester Bateman, London 

Exceptional Condition 

Weight : 81 Grams 

 

A beautiful fine and very rare Milk jug by renowned Georgian silversmith, Hester Bateman.

A wonderful Georgian jug, with sharp floral design and with a scroll handle, 

‘Punch beed’ rim and standing on a circular pedestal base. 

The jugs interior has a wonderful coverage of gilding, polished and immaculately clean & hygienic. 

Has two engraved Initials CG ( I think) in old english script, situated in an cartouche under the spout of the jug. 

An absolutely beautiful price, very rare and highly collectable by the renowned Georgian Silversmith ‘Hester Bateman’ London. 

This stunning jug is 240 years of age, remarkable to find one in this condition. 

Fully hallmarked on the exterior of the Jug. 

Reading

HB : Lion Passant : London Assay Office : k : Duty 

Hallmarks are rubbed especially the duty mark, however readable ( duty mark nearly gone )

Dimensions approximately 

Height Top of handle to base  : 13.5 cm or 5.20” inch 

Width spout to handle  : 11 cm or 4.3” inch 

Diameter widest part of body only 2.4” inch  : 6.0 cm or  ( approximate ) 

Diameter of Base : 5.7 cm or 2.25” inch 

Weight : 81 Grams 

Condition 

Exceptional condition.

The exterior is free from nasty dents, dints or scratches, splits or breaks. 

The interior has a wonderful coverage of gilding and in lovely polished & clean condition, does have two initials engraved ( CG ) in old english script. 

Some Hallmarks are rubbed but readable with the exception of the duty mark which is nearly gone.

Pedestal base is true and straight, without any wobbles. 

Free from any damage or old repairs, 

A beautiful example of very old Georgian Solid sterling silver.

There maybe some very fine marks commensurate with age, however they would be very minor.

Very rare and highly collectable would make a great addition to any collection. 

Photos 

Any strange marks or shadows in the photos are reflections or shadows. 

This jug is polished and without any dark or patchy 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 rare and top quality Jug 

Postage 

I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery to  its new home and will post by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm : next day delivery. ( subject to postage times and weekend hours ) no deliveries on Sundays.

Overseas buyers are very welcome, please use the attached Global shipping service provided.

Thank you 😊 for looking “ Cheers “ 🥃