19th-century Solid Silver Cream Pitcher Or Small Milk Jug Shaped Like A Cow
Solid silver cow-shaped milk jug from the late 19th century
This small milk jug is often called a "cow creamer"
Milk or cream is poured through the hinge located on the back of the cow (on the decorated saddle), while it is served through the mouth, and the tail forms the handle of the object
There are two hallmarks
- a passant lion surmounting the number 2 inscribed within a hexagon
The number 2 indicates a fineness of 833 thousandths (i.e., 83.3% pure silver)
- the second hallmark, oval in shape
, features a head in profile (a Dutch head of Minerva) serving as a hallmark in the Netherlands
Weight: 155g
Beautiful engraving
Note: very slight signs of age
This small milk jug is often called a "cow creamer"
Milk or cream is poured through the hinge located on the back of the cow (on the decorated saddle), while it is served through the mouth, and the tail forms the handle of the object
There are two hallmarks
- a passant lion surmounting the number 2 inscribed within a hexagon
The number 2 indicates a fineness of 833 thousandths (i.e., 83.3% pure silver)
- the second hallmark, oval in shape
, features a head in profile (a Dutch head of Minerva) serving as a hallmark in the Netherlands
Weight: 155g
Beautiful engraving
Note: very slight signs of age
460 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 15 cm
Width: 6 cm
Height: 9 cm
Reference (ID): 1855567
Availability: In stock
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