Antique Swiss Silver Coffee Jug Circa 1760

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swiss silver coffee jug; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Swiss silver coffee jug has an oval baluster form onto an oval pedestal foot. The surface of this 18th century coffee jug is plain and unembellished, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim. This antique silver coffee jug retains the original hinged domed cover ornamented with chased foliate decoration, surmounted with the original and impressive cast silver floral and foliate decorated finial. This exceptional Swiss silver coffee jug retains the original carved hardwood scrolling handle, secured to plain cylindrical silver sockets. This exceptional example of antique silverware has an impressive cast spout, ornamented with a lobed fluted decoration above a vase drop motif. The upper portion of the pedestal is encircled with applied bead decoration, in junction with the body. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 15.3cm/6" Width 7.8cm/3.1" Height 20.3cm/8" Weight 13.7 troy ounces/425g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: Circa 1760 Origin: Lucerne, Switzerland