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Silver Mounted Horn Jug
Silver Mounted Horn Jug
Silver Mounted Horn Jug
Silver Mounted Horn Jug

Silver Mounted Horn Jug

Artist (London, England, active c.1876)
Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Date1883 - 1884
Object NameJug
Mediumsilver; horn; bone; mother of pearl
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: height 29cm x diameter 10cm x width 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1935 by S R Stewart & Co.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002532
About MeThis tall horn and silver claret jug was made by the Aberdeen horn and comb manufacturers S.R. Stewart & Co. It can be dated to between 1883 and 1884, from the London hallmarks, which are stamped on the silver mounts.

The applied decoration in gilt, bone and mother of pearl of beautifully crafted birds and insects also helps to date this piece. The use of semi-precious materials is typical of the Art Nouveau movement, as is the elegant sinuous shape of the jug, whilst the oriental subject matter - cranes, chrysanthemums, bamboo and dragonflies - typifies the style, 'japonisme' which was popular throughout Europe during the late 19th century.