English Sterling Pitcher 1784 HESTER BATEMAN

Description

ENGLISH STERLING PITCHER     1784 HESTER BATEMAN
We are pleased to offer this
1784
British sterling silver
nesting bird finial
pitcher hot water jug.
From the most important
woman silversmith of
all time
Hester Bateman.
Opened shop in 1761
and
continued to 1790.
At which time her children
and later
grandchildren continued to firm.
This fine
Hester Bateman
ewer features
a very unique scene
mother and child on
horseback
with attendants, stable boy
before manor house.
Period engraved family crest buckle
frame encasing
seated leopard with collar.
for the
original owner.
Hallmarked as shown.
This 236 year old British sterling figural pitcher 12 1/2 inches tall
and weighs 27 1/2 standard ounces.
In very fine condition.
Retains original hand carved detail throughout.
Rich sterling patina.
Handle secure.
Hallmarked cover well fit, and original gold wash underneath and inside.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.