Britannia silver ewer, Queen Anne, James Rood, London, 1711

Description Britannia silver ewer, Queen Anne, James Rood, London, 1711 Britannia silver, an alloy introduced in England in 1697 that contains 95.84% pure silver (more than the usual sterling standard with 92.5% silver). Bombé shape, with a slight division into two sections marked by a central ring. Slightly flared circular base, short, tapered spout. Large and shaped handle, with an ergonomic grip that denotes a practical as well as aesthetic design. Britannia silver marked with 4 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: James Rood Britannia: replacing the passant lion. Alloy mark. Control guarantee of the 958/1000 Britannia title Lion's head erased: replacing the leopard's head with crown, city of London Date letter year: 1711 Dimensions Dimensions: 15.5cm x 22cm x 10.5cm Weight 680gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the ewer.