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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Watering Can (1908)
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver watering can; an addition to our antique Edwardian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver watering can has a plain oval form.
The body of this silver watering can is plain and embellished with the contemporary flat engraved monogram initials 'EIW'.
This impressive example of Edwardian silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover surmounted by a ball style fingerpiece.
This antique sterling silver watering can retains the original handle, overlaid with interwoven wicker; the upper portion of the handle terminates with a plain rounded socket.
The can is fitted with a tapering cylindrical spout, accented with an angular plateaued lip.
Such original examples of Edwardian silverware in this condition, with the original handle, are rare to the market.
This antique sterling silver watering can is a distinctive and characterful object, valued for its rarity, craftsmanship and refined whimsy. It appeals to gardeners, collectors of antique silver and those drawn to decorative antiques with both function and personality, making it a thoughtful and unusual gift.
Dimensions
Length from back of handle to tip of lip 21cm/8.27'
Width 7.9cm/3.11'
Height 16.8cm/6.61'
Weight
13.2 troy ounces/409.5g
Maker: Williams (Birmingham) Ltd
Origin: London, England
measurements
Height:
6.61 in
Width:
3.11 in
Depth:
8.27 in
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Watering Can (1908) (LA559870) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1908
declaration
condition
condition
This antique silver watering can is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional antique watering can.