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ANTIQUE (176 YRS OLD) STERLING SILVER CREAMER HALLMARKED LONDON 1840 -  MAKER WILLIAM KER REID
This small jug or creamer is in remarkably   good condition considering it is now 176 years old  having the Hallmarks for London 1840 photo 2). The marks also include the initials WKR"  which belong to  "William Ker Reid", who according to an internet site,  registered as silversmith  in May 1828 and operated in Newcastle from 1829 to 1851. The creamer has bit of dent in the edge of the pouring lip which can be seen in photos 6 & 7. The are couple of other almost unnoticeable  tiny dents .The creamer is all Sterling Silver . Weight is 146 grams about 4.8oz. )  It stands 127mm about inches) high to the top of the handle.Registered Postage (including photosg insurance) free  to anywhere in Australia.Registered Postage to the USA or United Kingdom including insurance will be nominal $30 only discounted from the actual postage to give approx.  the same  postage concession value as Australian buyers).  Buyer from USA or the UK must pay by Paypal only No exceptions !29/5/2016Added photos & 9 show the dent in the pouring lip from the top and underside magnified).  Note the creasein the middle of the dent. would think than any amateurish attempt to correctdent may result in split.  Should be left alone or corrected bysilversmith or similar using heat





.  attempt to correct dent may result in asplit.
Should be left alone or corrected bysilversmith or similar using Note the crease in the middle of the dent. wouldthink than any amateurish heat


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