Superbe ancienne cruche miniature allemande à fleurs en mode argent 1894 par Berthold Muller & Son

Here for your consideration is an exquisite and rare, antique, Victorian, 1894, German silver, miniature jug, with ovoid tapering concertinaedbody, engraved floral/scroll decoration and rolled top edge by Berthold Muller & Son.

Please take time to look at all 12 photos to fully appreciate the quality ofworkmanship in this superb miniature jug.

The base is fully hallmarked BM for Berthold Muller & Son with the lion passant, leopards head London assay office stamp and the date letter T in a shield cartouche for 1894. Its also stamped with German hallmarks and the letter F in a oval cartouche which indicates foreign manufacture.

Berthold Muller & Son ...

First registered as silversmiths in 1892 and listed as animporter of German silver working from premises at Wardour Street, London. They specialised in bowls, boxes, cups, spoons and jugs.

This is as good as it gets with regards to miniature jugs.How manyof these have you seen? An extremely rare find indeed, Ive only got one and once its gone .... its gone. You might never findanother one this good and if theres one thing Ive learned about antiques/collectables when items areof quality and extremelyrare, he who hesitates usually loses out.

Condition ... Its in beautiful original condition with no damage or repairs. It does have some age-related silver patina/patination, commensurate with age, but nothing unusual.

Stirrup cup/jug ...

Astirrup cup/jugis a "parting cup" given to guests, especially when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirrups.It is also the traditional drink usuallyportorsherryserved at the meet, prior to a traditionalfox hunt. The term can describe the cup that such a drink is served in.

InScotlandthe host may well, in inviting his guest to stay briefly for that farewell drink, call it a "dochan doruis" fromScottish Gaelic deoch an dorais,literally "drink of the door".

The custom occurs frequently before English royalty and nobility leave on their travels abroad or progresses. InChaucer and his England,it is referred to in relation to the Canterbury pilgrims setting out.

Dimensions as follows ...

Height: 3 inches or 7.6 cm

Diameter: 3 inches or 7.6 cm (top including the handle and spout)

Diameter: 1.15 inches or 3 cm (base)

Weight: 1.87 oz or 53.1 grams

Stirrup cups/jugs have become so very collectable and would add value to any silver collection. This miniature jug is only going to appreciate in value in years to come. A real must for any serious silver collector.

A stunning, silver, miniature jug, that would make an ideal gift.

This antique, German, silver jug willbe sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.

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