Silver Milk Can
ca. 1800
19" x 13.5" x 11"
Silver, Silver, 188.12 troy oz.
Region: Peru
19" x 13.5" x 11"
Silver, Silver, 188.12 troy oz.
Region: Peru
Maker's mark "Linares" with eagle tax mark
This beautifully crafted silver milk jug features a crest medallion and bovine finial with delicate sgraffito decoration at the bottom.
Arequipa, Peru, 1786-1814
Eagle silversmith's mark, "LINARES"
The domed cover with resting bull finial attaches to jug with chain, the jug with large raised coat of arms to front and engraved decoration to lower portion, applied handles
Arequipa, Peru, 1786-1814
Eagle silversmith's mark, "LINARES"
The domed cover with resting bull finial attaches to jug with chain, the jug with large raised coat of arms to front and engraved decoration to lower portion, applied handles
