Antique Silver Water Jug 1

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William Gibson (d. 1913) and John Lawrence Langman (1846 - 1928) established the Goldsmith and Silversmith Co in 1880. The firm was active at 112 Regent Street, London acquiring the premises previously used by John Joseph Mechi.

In 1893, the firm absorbed The Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd (late A.B. Savory &amp; Sons) and in 1898 became the Goldsmiths &amp; Silversmiths Co Ltd being active as jewellers, dealers in diamonds and precious stones, silversmiths, electroplaters and watch and clock makers.

In 1952, Goldsmiths &amp; Silversmiths Co Ltd was amalgamated with Garrard &amp; Co Ltd. firm and participated in a number of national and international exhibitions: Indian and Colonial Exhibition (London, 1886), Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), California (1894), Paris (1900) and Franco-British Exhibition (London, 1908).

The Goldsmiths &amp; Silversmiths Co was active with manufactories at Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell; Regent Works, Sheffield and Rue St George, Paris and as retailer of items supplied by various British gold and silver manufacturers (Martin Hall &amp; Co Ltd, W&amp;G Sissons, Wakely &amp; Wheeler, William Comyns, Harrison Brothers &amp; Howson, etc.)

Goldsmiths &amp; Silversmiths Company

Antique Silver Water Jug made in 1916

A rare and delightful antique silver English water jug made in the reign of George V. The jug is of plain form, and the handle is curved with an applied leaf...

A rare and delightful antique silver English water jug made in the reign of George V. The jug is of plain form, and the handle is curved with an applied leaf and flower design at the base.

Date	1916
Made By	Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company
Location	London
Stock Number	W18x41

Antique Silver Water Jug made in 1916

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