antique victorian silver plated cream jug & sugar bowl 1880 19th c

This is a lovely antique Victorian Neo-classical silver plated cream jug and sugar bowl set with bright cut engraved decoration and the makers mark of the renowned Victorian silversmith, James Dixon & Sons, circa 1880 in date.

The set is of very elegant design with floral and foliate decoration as well as ribbons with beaded bands. The sugar bowl has twin hooped handles terminating with ram's head masques.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is certain to add a special something to your high tea.
Condition:In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.Dimensions in cm:Height 19 x Width 20 x Depth 12-Sugar BowlHeight 15 x Width 13 x Depth 9-CreamerDimensions in inches:Height 7 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 5 inches-Sugar BowlHeight 6 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 3 inches-Creamer
Our reference: A2512
J Dixon & Sons -founded 1806 inSheffield, was one of the major British manufacturers in theIndustrial Revolutionof the19thcentury.They were the best-known manufacturer ofBritannia metal, and also the world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories till the lateVictorian era. They produceda variety ofother items: from precision tools to aircraftpropellors. They were particularly famouswhistlemakers, known for their outstanding quality. They were one of the 4 great whistle makers, the others beingWDowler& Sons,J Stevens & Son&T Yates.Their shop was located first at Silver Street (1806),Cornish Place(1822) Sheffield .Their registered trade mark since 1879 was a Trumpet with a Banner hanging from it. Although registered in 1879, the "Trumpet with Banner" logo was used for many years before registration and appears on many of their silver plate pieces. Besides whistles, they were one of the foremost names in silver plate and sterling tableware including silver tea services and hollowware pieces. They also made silver ware serving pieces and had a widecatalogueof patterns. Their tea sets and hollowware pieces are very valuable as antiques.In 1915 the company sold its stock to an Italian Company and ceased manufacturing shooting accessories.The firm continued to be a family run enterprise until 1976. Since 1976 The company was purchased and was in an American ownership.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: H74QR8W6W

Width (cm):

20

Height (cm):

19

Depth (cm):

12

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