Jug thumbnail 1
Not on display

Jug

1898-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hotwater jug, silver with an ebony handle and knop, pear shaped body, domed lid hinged at the back, everted spout and `C' shaped ebony handle.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver raised with a carved ebony handle.
Brief description
Hotwater jug, silver and ebony, Birmingham hallmarks for 1898-99, mark of the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
Physical description
Hotwater jug, silver with an ebony handle and knop, pear shaped body, domed lid hinged at the back, everted spout and `C' shaped ebony handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.75in
  • Width: 3.625in
  • Length: 6.5in (Note: Including spout and handle.)
Style
Production typesmall batch
Marks and inscriptions
  • Birmingham hallmarks for 1898-99
  • Mark of the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
Credit line
R.H. Roberts Bequest
Object history
R.H. Roberts Bequest
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.343-1955

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSON