HISTORY
A significant company in the world of Australian jewellery and Silversmiths, the business was based in Edwardstown, South Australia and first registered in 1937 (ASIC reference) and became well known for their quality products, supplying Harrod's of London and setting up a local British warehousing facility. Time's they are a-changing and unfortunately the company name was deregistered in 2015 (ASIC reference)
"Say La Vie" but the memory of this iconic Australian company remains ...
Let's get down to some details ...
RANLEIGH - Creamer Jug With Lid
Made in South Australia
Circa 1960's period
Identification is only made by the underside "stick on" metallic label, there are no impressions in the metal anywhere.
Silverplate (E.P.N.S) Grade A1
Four foot design
Lift off lid - not hinged
DIMENSIONS:
Stands 130mm high, including the top ornate lid handle
70mm diameter mouth
V shape spout, 20mm length
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED (Barely!)
CLEAN
Very high lustre (Oh you bright shiny thing, you!)
NO surface scratches observed at all - just as though it left the works 60+ years ago!
NO pitting or oxide "spotting" at all
There are NO dents or damage caused through normal handling
Yes, this 60 year old creamer jug doesn't naturally look so bright and shiny! Old Silver never does but I have given it the Bicarb/Aluminium foil treatment and it has come up extremely well - exceptional in fact!
To preserve the current very good condition, I have placed the creamer jug within a completely sealed clear plastic packaging (airtight) in the hope of reducing any tarnishing to the metalwork. Some people (Patina purists) seem to like their Silver/Silverplate with the built up patina intact, we don't! How on earth could someone place their cream into the coffee or tea cup using a badly discoloured pouring jug?!?! Beggars belief ...
