Antique George III Sterling Silver Armorial Pitcher
Item Details
A late 18th century Georgian sterling silver armorial pitcher. The pitcher features a pronounced spout and a curved handle that has a rest on the bottom. It has a rounded, bulbous bottom and slightly narrower top. It is supported by a round, flared base. The side is engraved, bearing the coat of arms of the Sackville lineage featuring a pair of leopards supporting a shield with a knight’s Armor and crown above, with a ribbon marked in Latin, ‘Aut Nunqua – Tentes Aut – Perfice’. The underside features London hallmarks including an ‘h’ for the year 1783, a maker’s mark ‘IK’, possibly for John King or John Kidder, a crowned leopard indicating London and a lion passant indicating sterling silver. Total approximate weight is 37.960 ozt.
Condition
- good overall condition
- light marks throughout
Dimensions
Total approximate weight: 37.96 ozt
Item #
17DEN071-005
