M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES
 

GEORGE II SILVER CREAM JUG

William Hunter I (or William Hunter Jr.)*, London, 1745

 

    

 

    

 

(close-up to repair on knee)

 

    

 

 

Of heavy gauge silver, the small ovoid body with shaped rim and narrow neck having an

applied leaf-capped scrolled handle and raised on 3 drake feet issuing from chased rocaille

 headings; the body with fine and intricate chasing - centering a front rocaille-form cartouche

engraved IG in contemporary script surmounted by a detailed peacock displayed, the tail

descending down the right side of the cartouche, the body sides with further elaborate

rocaille cartouches– the right side with a ship at sea between leafy trees,

the left side with a cottage behind a pond with two geese and a tree beside

 

Condition: Excellent, with a small repair to one leg knee;

marks good with light rubbing to the H in the maker’s mark

 

*Note:  Mark – WH beneath a heart in a shaped punch (Grimwade # 3885).

This mark is on a pair of tea vase in the collection of Sir Charles Jackson

(English Goldsmiths and Their Marks - author).  There is a probability that the mark

belongs to the nephew of William Hunter I, William Hunter Jr., who was apprenticed to him,

 rather than to Hunter I.  See Grimwade discussion under William Hunter I, p.555

 

3 5/8” High

 

3.1 oz.

 

SOLD

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

#5427

 

For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 683-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

 

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