Five silver cream jugs, various maker's, London, circa 1720-1943

in sizes, baluster with scroll handles and rim feet, comprising: crested, makers' mark of William Bellassyse only struck four times, circa 1720; underside initialled GDW, George Greenhill Jones, 1732; maker's mark indistinct EH?, 1750; Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., 1904; and maker's mark and date letter rubbed, Chester, probably 1943

Bellassyse example with dents and some wear, clear marks; 1732, pretty good condition clear marks; 1750, a few little dents, clear marks; Goldsmiths example with wear and dents; Chester example with splits at handle and worn marks
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