ANTIQUE 19thC REGENCY SOLID SILVER ASKOS JUG, WILLIAM EATON, LONDON c.1837
19th Century Regency silver Askos jug, applied with an openwork acanthus-capped handle with putto terminal, the rim applied with two fully-modeled rams, inside richly parcel gilt.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1837 (B), Maker’s mark WE for William Eaton.
Reference Number: A5947
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Regency solid silver Askos jug, applied with an openwork acanthus-capped handle with putto terminal, the rim applied with two fully-modeled rams, inside richly parcel gilt. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1837 (B), Maker WE (William Eaton)
Askos is the name given in modern terminology to a type of ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil. It is recognisable from its flat shape and a spout at one or both ends that could also be used as a handle. They were usually painted decoratively like vases and were mainly used for storing oil and refilling oil lamps.
These were extensively traded in and around the Mediterranean. An example of this is UC47602 in the Petrie Museum's collection, which is a black glazed vessel with an almost metallic appearance and was originally produced in Greece (the main production was in Attica) and was excavated in Memphis.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 14cm
Width: 13 x 7cm
Weight: 315g