This exceptional antique Danish silver jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Nouveau style.
The surface of this antique water jug has a subtle planished finish.
This impressive piece is fitted with a C shaped handle, with a bifurcating upper portion and the original carved painted wood handpiece.
The spout is embellished with a vase shaped design to the nadir.
The underside of the Art Nouveau jug bears the engraved initials "A.N" and date "1927", in addition to the hallmarks.
The hallmarks struck to this silver jug include:
Assay mark: Three Tower Mark, 20 (Copenhagen, 1920)
Assay Master Mark: CFH (Christian F. Heise)
This exceptional example of antique silverware features no maker"s mark; the maker is therefore unknown.
ConditionThis antique Art Nouveau jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The jug has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
Danish hallmarks struck to the underside of the jug are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Danish silverware.
DimensionsLength from back of handle to tip of lip 19.5cm/7.7"
Width 10.3cm/4.1"
Diameter of foot 8.6cm/3.4"
Height 18.3cm/7.2"
Weight12.1 troy ounces/375g
Date: 1920
Origin: Denmark, Europe
