Queen Anne Britannia silver ewer, James Rood, London, 1711

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PeriodEarly 18th century
DescriptionQueen Anne Britannia silver ewer, James Rood, London, 1711 Britannia silver, an alloy introduced in 1697 in England containing 95.84% pure silver (more than the usual sterling standard with 92.5% silver). Bulbous shape, with a slight division into two sections marked by a central...
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DescriptionQueen Anne Britannia silver ewer, James Rood, London, 1711 Britannia silver, an alloy introduced in 1697 in England containing 95.84% pure silver (more than the usual sterling standard with 92.5% silver). Bulbous shape, with a slight division into two sections marked by a central ring. Slightly flared circular base, short, tapered spout. Wide, shaped handle, with an ergonomic grip denoting a practical as well as aesthetic design. Britannia silver marked with 4 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: James Rood Britannia: replacing the passant lion. Alloy mark. Guarantee control of the Britannia title 958/1000 Lion's head removed: replacing the leopard's head with crown, city of London Date letter year: 1711 Dimensions Dimensions: 15.5cm x 22cm x 10.5cm Weight 680gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the ewer.

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