GOLDEN WEDDING JUG

A superb sterling silver anniversary  water jug by one of the finest American silver makers – Gorhams of Rhode Island

The water pitcher was a Golden wedding gift in 1899 celebrating 50 years of marriage  – hence the gilding

The initials of the original owners are engraved on one side with the years of marriage  : 1849 GHSWG 1899

There is an empty reserve on the opposite side of the jug just waiting for another happy couple who are celebrating their golden wedding

A superb and heavy  quality piece, this jug is such good example of the form popular in the last years of the 19th century