Lot 12
A late Victorian silver water jug.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian silver hot water pot, the cylindrical body, with stylised acanthus leaf design and engraved crest of a thresher and wheat bundle and script ribbon 'Now Thus', raised on a foot rim, the inverted lip with wide spout and hinged lid, with boxwood handle and finial. Hallmarked London, 1896, maker's marks rubbed. Height measuring 8 inches (20 cm), gross weight 13.92 ozt (433.1 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Height approximately 8 inches (20.2 cm). Crest shows slight wear. Hallmarks rubbed. Maker's marks very rubbed, possibly overstruck. Maker's mark possibly IC over IM. Discolouration to boxwood, small fine splits.