Milk jug - .800 silver - 19th century
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19th century Portuguese silver milk jug, 15 cm high, 429.25 g, made of .800 silver, with vertical fluting, engraved garlands, an ornate scroll handle and beaded circular base, bearing hallmarks and in good condition with signs of ageing.
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19th Century Portuguese Silver Milk Jug – Elegant Engraved Decoration – Ornate Handle
An elegant 19th-century Portuguese silver milk jug, featuring a beautifully shaped body and refined decorative details.
The jug has a graceful, elongated silhouette, with a bulbous body resting on a circular pedestal base and a long, elegantly curved pouring spout.
The lower part of the body is decorated with vertical fluting, while the upper section features delicate engraved garlands and ornamental motifs, creating a harmonious and sophisticated composition.
The elegant scroll-shaped handle adds a distinctive decorative element, beautifully complementing the refined proportions of the piece.
The circular pedestal base is embellished with finely detailed beaded edging, enhancing the overall elegance of this traditional Portuguese silverware piece.
The jug bears silver hallmarks, as shown in the photographs.
A charming example of 19th-century Portuguese silversmithing, combining traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
Origin: Portugal
Period: 19th century
Material: Silver
Height: 15cm
Weight: 429.25g
Condition: The piece shows signs of age and use, including surface scratches, natural patina and minor imperfections consistent with its age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of antique Portuguese silverware, traditional tableware and decorative objects.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
19th Century Portuguese Silver Milk Jug – Elegant Engraved Decoration – Ornate Handle
An elegant 19th-century Portuguese silver milk jug, featuring a beautifully shaped body and refined decorative details.
The jug has a graceful, elongated silhouette, with a bulbous body resting on a circular pedestal base and a long, elegantly curved pouring spout.
The lower part of the body is decorated with vertical fluting, while the upper section features delicate engraved garlands and ornamental motifs, creating a harmonious and sophisticated composition.
The elegant scroll-shaped handle adds a distinctive decorative element, beautifully complementing the refined proportions of the piece.
The circular pedestal base is embellished with finely detailed beaded edging, enhancing the overall elegance of this traditional Portuguese silverware piece.
The jug bears silver hallmarks, as shown in the photographs.
A charming example of 19th-century Portuguese silversmithing, combining traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
Origin: Portugal
Period: 19th century
Material: Silver
Height: 15cm
Weight: 429.25g
Condition: The piece shows signs of age and use, including surface scratches, natural patina and minor imperfections consistent with its age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of antique Portuguese silverware, traditional tableware and decorative objects.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
429.25 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
19th century
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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