Coffee jug with hinged lid and cane wrapped handle. Jug has a bulbous body that tapers to a narrower neck. Ciruclar footed base. Embellished spout. Lid has a fluted flame shaped finial. Monogrammed "ILE" over a coat of arms.
jugs (vessels)
silver (metal)
cane (plant material)
Vessel
Jug
Jug
"I L E" (countermarked)
Coat of arms with three griffen heads separated by a chevron and surmounted by a lizard (Engraved)
Hallmarks: "Crowned leopard head, Lion passant, Gothic style M" "c / rw / w"
884.1
939
Unknown
London, England
11 1/4 (H), 3 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Museum Purchase
2013.96.1
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