Hot water jug

Description

Silver hot water jug with oviform body, hinged lid with finial and wooden handle of double scroll form, chased and repoussé, with beaded edges: English, London, by Charles Wright, 1778 - 1779

Museum reference

A.1943.294

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Hot water jug

Production information

Wright, Charles, 1747 - 1790 (fl.), Silversmith
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

1778 - 1779

Materials

Silver, Wood

Physical description

Silver; hinged lid with finial; wooden handle of double scroll form; beaded edges; chased and repoussé

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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