ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER NAUTICAL JUG, GEORGE ANGELL c.1859
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian impressively large solid silver water jug, the generously adorned body features intricate relief depicting nautical scenes, elaborate scrolls, and mythical dolphins. Standing proudly on a spreading foot embellished with ocean algae, the jug boasts a unique design with a grotesque spout and a handle fashioned in the shape of a mermaid. Adding to its allure, the lid is adorned with a cast bust of a nude siren gracefully holding a harp. 'Presented to Thomas Smart Turnbull, in Greatful Rememberence of his noble effort to save the life of Charles Solomon at Whitby, August 10th 1859'.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1859 (d), Maker's mark GA (George Angell & Co).
Reference Number: A9733
DESCRIPTION
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian impressively large solid silver water jug, the generously adorned body features intricate relief depicting nautical scenes, elaborate scrolls, and mythical dolphins. Standing proudly on a spreading foot embellished with ocean algae, the jug boasts a unique design with a grotesque spout and a handle fashioned in the shape of a mermaid. Adding to its allure, the lid is adorned with a cast bust of a nude siren gracefully holding a harp. 'Presented to Thomas Smart Turnbull, in Greatful Rememberence of his noble effort to save the life of Charles Solomon at Whitby, August 10th 1859'. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1859 (d), Maker's mark GA (George Angell & Co).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 37cm
Width: 23cm
Depth: 18cm
Weight: 1555g
