This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cream jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular knopped pedestal with a circular shaped spreading foot, in the traditional George III ewer style.

The lower portion of this antique cream jug is embellished with impressive chased stylised nine pin rib decoration below an applied girdle.

The plain upper portion of the body has an applied gadroon decorated border, in addition to a cast and applied figural mask encompassed with a shell border to the underside of the spout lip.

The shaped rim of the body is embellished with an applied moulded border.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with an impressive cast figural scrolling handle reflecting the aforementioned mask.

The shaped knop and circular spreading foot are embellished with a band of gadroon ornamentation.

This antique cream jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The cast, chased and applied decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver, however the second portion of the maker’s mark is partially struck due to the rounded surface.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 11.4cm/4.5"

Width 6.5cm/2.6"

Diameter of foot 5.2cm/2"

Height 13.2cm/5.2"

6.3 troy ounces/196g

Date: 1912

Origin: Chester, England

Maker: George Nathan & Ridley Hayes