{"product_id":"antique-askos-jug-sterling-silver-with-markings-19th-century","title":"Antique Askos Jug Sterling Silver with markings 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSterling Silver \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003easkos jug\u003c\/span\u003e, a specific style of antique pitcher. It is modeled to resemble an ancient Greek vessel made from an animal skin bag, which was traditionally used for oil or wine.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"LKkdpc_i,LKkdpc_j\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=LKkdpc_h\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe jug has a lobate, stippled body designed to mimic the texture of an animal skin. It is typically made of silver or a silver plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe handle is often highly ornate, frequently featuring figural elements such as foliage, masks, or even a winged figure. It has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003edistinctive feature of this particular style is the inclusion of small, fully modeled sheep or goats (often two) resting on the rim of the spout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e This form was popular during the Victorian era, particularly in the mid-19th century, with notable makers including John S. Hunt and Paul Storr in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eH: 22cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eW: 12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eD: 22cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centralshippingandtrading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48198568149211,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9919\/9963\/files\/IMG_2639-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769633493","url":"https:\/\/centralshippingandtrading.com\/products\/antique-askos-jug-sterling-silver-with-markings-19th-century","provider":"Centralshippingandtrading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}