A Victorian sterling silver pitcher with cover, silver-gilt interior, Samuel Smily Goldsmiths Alliance, London, 1868
This splendid lidded pitcher has an unusual form, crafted in thick gauge silver. It features smooth surfaces highlighted by bold decorative elements with floral and geometric motifs, as well as cartouches on both sides of the body. The hinged lid has a domed surface with decorations that echo the theme of the pitcher’s body. The handle showcases cast, chiseled, and applied ornaments. It has a short spout and a circular base. The interior is lined with vermeil silver.
Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
Duty mark: Head Queen Victoria
HxLxD 13,19in x 10,24in x 8,07in
75,56oz
Private collection
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the pitcher. At the base of the pitcher is the mark "Goldsmiths Alliance Limited, Cornhill, London." At the base of the lid are the hallmarks of the manufacturer's logo, the passant lion, and the date letter for the year.
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