Magic Lantern Slide: Silver jug by J. Elston, Exeter, 1728 (slide)
Licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Descriptions
This image by William Weaver Baker shows a silver jug, and its shape suggests it was probably used for pouring cream. The writing above states it was made by J. Elston in Exeter, dated 1728. John Elston was the most successful goldsmith in Exeter in the early 18th century.
This object is not on display.
Inscription
edges handwritten handwritten 'JUG BY J. ELSTON 1728' on top edge
front (under cover glass) handwritten handwritten 'J. Elston. Exeter. 1728. / Exeter Silversmiths Art' on mount
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