Regency-style Frank Grady Silver Cream Jug

19th century New Zealand Frank Grady silver tall pedestal cream…
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19th century New Zealand Frank Grady silver tall pedestal cream jug the elongated body with fern leaf framed vacant cartouche, engraved repeating design borders with bead rims, high loop scroll handle and pedestal base with square foot, gilt washed interior. Punched makers marks including initials, crown, anchor and St.Silver. Height 175 mm, 166gm. Note: Made in English Regency style.

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  • Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
  • Regency Period - The Regency period in English furniture design refers to the period when King George III, was declared unfit to rule in 1811, and his son ruled as proxy as Prince Regent, until 1820, and then, after the death of his father as George IV until his death in 1830. The Regency period was preceded by the Georgian period (George I, George II, and George III: 1714 - 1811), and was followed by the William IV period, which only lasted until 1837 when William IV died as was succeeded by Queen Victoria.
  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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