Jug

Date1758-1759

Maker Thomas Moore

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsOH: 9"; D(base): 4 9/16"; Total weight: 32 oz. 11 dwt 6 1/2 gr.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-236

DescriptionJug: baluster shaped body with molded edge at rim and shaped triangular pouring lip opposite handle with molded rim and with pendant drop; elongated S-shaped cast handle with voluted upper end, acanthus leaves on finger grip, ribbed outer face, and bifurcated lower end; upper end of handle attached to face of body below rim with a deep series of large graduated and embrocated ovals; lower part of handle attached with shaped reinforced disk; body supported on broad circular pedestal foot with molded face. Arms of Clifford impaling Bagge engraved on face of body opposite handle.Inscription(s)Arms of Clifford impaling Bagge engraved on face of body opposite handle.Mark(s)Fully marked underside of base: Maker's mark "TM" in script letters within rectangular leopard's head crowned, lion passant, date letter.ProvenanceWartski Ltd., London (1954); Garrard & Co. Ltd., London.