Description

A very smart antique sterling silver mounted wine jug with a dimpled crystal body. The plain and stylish features includ a triangular box spout and a geometric handle. Height 15.5 cms. Contains 950 ml. Birmingham 1892. Maker Hukin & Heath.

Made by the famous designer Hukin and Heath this antique silver wine jug is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. The marks are matching, crisp and clear. The glass has no chips or cracks. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

Maker: Hukin & Heath

Hukin and Heath, active as manufacturing silversmiths and electroplaters, was established in Birmingham in 1855. In 1875 the firm entered its mark in Birmingham Assay Office, while in 1879 the founders Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath entered their mark in London Assay Office. The firm was active at Imperial Works, Great Charles Street, Birmingham and in the showrooms at 19 Charterhouse Street, London. J.T. Hukin retired in 1881 and in 1886 J.T. Heath continued the partnership with John Hartsghorne Middleton. In 1904 the business was converted into a limited liability company under the style Hukin & Heath Ltd. The firm went out of business in 1953. Hukin abd Heath is well known for its production in the 1870s and 1880s of silver and electroplated wares under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Dresser.

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