Antique George V Sterling Silver Fluted Cream Jug with Scroll Handle, Sheffield 1912, W & E V Mark

A refined antique George V sterling silver cream jug, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1912. With its softly rounded oval body, vertical fluting and elegant scroll handle, this charming English silver jug combines practical function with a graceful early 20th-century decorative style.

The shaped pouring spout and balanced proportions give the jug an attractive silhouette, while the fluted lower body adds texture and visual interest. Weighing approximately 100.6 grams, the piece has a pleasingly substantial feel for its compact size.

Suitable for serving cream or milk at the table, the jug would also display beautifully within a collection of antique British silver or traditional tea and coffee accessories.

Details

• Item: Antique sterling silver cream jug
• Origin: Sheffield, England
• Date: 1912
• Period: George V
• Material: Sterling silver
• Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1912 Sponsor’s Mark: W & E V
• Design: Oval cream jug with vertical fluting, shaped pouring spout and scroll handle
• Dimensions: Approx. 10.5 cm long x 5 cm wide x 7.5 cm high
• Weight: Approx. 100.6 grams
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with light age-related wear commensurate with age and use.

Historical and Collector Context

Cream jugs were an established part of British tea and coffee services, designed for serving milk or cream at the table. During the early 20th century, traditional silver forms continued to be produced with subtle decorative details such as fluting, shaped rims and scroll handles.

Hallmarked for Sheffield 1912, this jug dates to the early reign of George V. Its elegant form retains the refined character often associated with late Edwardian and early George V tableware, while its substantial sterling silver weight gives the piece lasting practical and collector appeal.

The jug bears the sponsor’s mark W & E V. This mark is recorded on Sheffield silver from the early 1910s, including creamers and sugar bowls. As the precise registered business identity has not been independently confirmed, the mark has been recorded conservatively without further attribution.

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