Beer jug
J. R.
Category
Silver
Date
1896
Materials
Silver-gilt
Measurements
230 x 190 x 130 mm; 30 oz t (Wt)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772332
Summary
A beer jug in the cincocento style, elaborately chased in high relief on circular foot with two cable twist bands enclosing bands of honeysuckle, lobed decorated above, then a broad band of foliate scroll decoration on a textured ground, flat lid, scrolled handle and ball finial.
Provenance
Jersey bequest, March 1993.
Marks and inscriptions
The lid engraved 'From the Mayor and Corporation of Banbury to Viscount Villiers on his marriage 1908'
Makers and roles
J. R.