A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped cream jug made by Peter and Ann Bateman; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection

This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has a helmet shaped form onto a pedestal with a circular spreading foot and plain square base.

The upper portion of the body is ornamented with a broad band of bright cut engraved irregular undulating decoration.

The body of the jug is embellished with a pin struck and bright cut engraved decorated shield shaped vacant cartouche suspended from a stylised ribbon design.

The rim of the body is encompassed with an applied reed decorated border.

The surface of the square base is embellished with further bright cut engraved and pin struck leaf motifs and simple paralleling border.

This fine example of Georgian silverware is fitted with a narrow loop handle ornamented with plain applied moulded decoration.

This impressive antique cream jug was crafted by the renowned and collectable London silversmiths Peter and Ann Bateman.

This antique cream jug is a very good gauge of silver, very good quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian Bateman silver.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 11.2cm/4.4"

Width 7cm/2.8"

Width of base 5.8cm/2.3" square

Height 17.4cm/6.9"

5.9 troy ounces/183g

Date: 1796

Origin: London, England

Maker: Peter & Ann Bateman