George III Sterling Cream Jug by Hester Bateman

London (1780) hallmarks, partially rubbed sponsor's mark for Hester Bateman, the pear form body with floral chased decoration to belly and punched decoration to rim with triangular pouring spout, raised on a circular stepped foot, scrolled strap handle, the front cartouche engraved with a family crest of a bird holding a scallop shell.

4.5 in.

2.7 troy ozs.

Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Early solder repair to foot.

$100 - 200