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A Victorian silver small askos jug, maker's mark ? & Co. probably for Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1854

Lot Closed

October 27, 04:03 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The bifurcated handle with swan-head terminals at rim and Bacchic mask terminal at body, the front crested and dated 1855, gilt interior, marked on body below rim,


length 15cm.; 5 7/8in.

298.4gr.; 9 1/2oz.

Other examples of askos jugs bearing the mark of Elkington & Co. have been recorded.