Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 793

A Victorian Scottish baluster hot water jug

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £540

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Description

A Victorian Scottish baluster hot water jug, decorated with flowers, scrolls and a mask spout against a matt ground, with a square foliate finial and fluted thumbpiece, inscribed "Presented... to James Fairburn Esq... for his FAITHFUL SERVICES... as a trustee upon the Estate of THE LATE THOMAS BRYDON ESQ.... 1841", maker's mark AW, Edinburgh 1841, 8.75in (22.2cm) high, 32oz.