George III helmet shaped cream jug. Maker Samuel Meriton II

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Category

Antique Silver > Holloware

Makers

Samuel Meriton II, London

Reference

8252

Height

6 cm (2 1/4")

Plain and elegant George III sterling silver helmet-shaped cream jug on square foot. Made in London in 1793 by Samuel Meriton. The jug has a band of reeding below the rim and is engraved on the front with contemporary script initials JME within a reeded oval. The full set of very clear hallmarks are stamped on the underside of the square foot.

Height

6 cm (2 1/4")

Year

1793

Medium

Silver.

Origin

London

Condition

Very good condition with crisp hallmarks and a good patina.