A Scottish Victorian silver jug, possibly by James McKay, Ed...

Hammer

£110

A Scottish Victorian silver jug, possibly by James McKay, Edinburgh 1860, of baluster form on stepped circular foot with acanthus capped scroll handle, with engraved foliate decoration to body, 14.4cm high, weight 6.18ozt

Provenance: Ruyton Hall, Shropshire

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General scratching, wear and pitting to the exterior body and handle. Heavy amount of denting concentrated around the decoration to centre. There are numerous dents to the circular base, including a large dent (visible in the third picture), and it does wobble when sat on a level surface. Signs of damage, repair and solder where the handle meets the body (see additional pictures). Moderate wear to the decoration and hallmarks.