Jug
James Barnard (1733-1803)
Category
Silver
Date
1890
Materials
Silver
Measurements
149 mm (H); 125 mm (W); 188 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26071
Summary
Hallmarked Victorian silver jug with spiral fluted base and scroll handle. Engraved on one side with Battle Axes motif and below; TENAX PROPOSITI. On the other side; PRESENTED TO / GEORGE ABRAHAM GIBBS, ESQR. / ON HIS COMING OF AGE / BY THE TYNTESFIELD ESTATE EMPLOYÉS, / 6TH JULY, 1894. Hallmarked for; 1890. Maker's mark; WJB (Walter James Barnard). Associated presentation book: 3120423.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
James Barnard (1733-1803), silversmith William Barnard (1697-1768) Bishop of Derry, silversmith