Hot water jug
Robinson and Co.
Category
Silver
Date
1919
Materials
Silver and ebony
Measurements
220 x 172 x 105 mm
Place of origin
Dublin
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609421.2
Summary
Georgian style silver hot water jug with baluster shaped body raised on a circular foot, and with a beaded and scalloped neck, flared lip and hinged lid. Turned ebony finial and C-scroll handle. Engraved with the Berwick crest and coronet and the inscription: 'Presented to LORD and LADY BERWICK ON THEIR MARRIAGE. By the Cottagers and Workmen on the ATTINGHAM ESTATE 30th June 1919'. Part of a four-piece tea service of Dubin manufacture, 1919. Engraved and supplied by Robinson & Co., The Square, Shrewsbury. To be used in conjunction with a large rectangular Georgian style silver tea tray with rounded corners and two side handles presented to Lord and Lady Berwick by the Tenants of the Attingham Estate.
Provenance
Formerly 8th Lord and Lady Berwick collection. Bought back for Attingham Park from Julia Hulton by the National Trust in July 1992.
Marks and inscriptions
Engraved with Berwick crest.
Makers and roles
Robinson and Co. , jeweller