S.T.S Unknown Maker. Cream Jug, 1902

[GregHodgson1]

Hi all

Here is a small, nicely proportioned cream jug. It is 7.5 cms high and weighs 78.5 gms. It is marked Birmingham for 1902. However the maker is eluding me. I can find no reference in the usual sources; even Mr. Google was not helpful. Any assistance identifying S.T.S would be appreciated.

P.S: The jug has "Molly 24-3-03" engraved on the front. I purchased it as it is the name of my cat!

[silvermakersmarks]

Unfortunately there is no comprehensive reference for Birmingham sponsors' marks for the latter half of the 19th century onwards. S.T.S does not seem to have been a sufficiently major manufacturer to have been noticed.

Phil

[dragonflywink]

Given the shape and handle, along with the construction and look of the spout, especially in relation to the engraving, suspect Molly's christening cup was altered for use as a creamer...

~Cheryl

[Cuznerfan]

Sponsor mark Sydney Thomas Steel, retail jeweller, Cheltenham 1st registered 27th October 1897. Jug definitely an example of a 'change of usage' christening mug to cream jug.
hope this helps, kind regards
Craig

[silvermakersmarks]

Many thanks for that, Craig. It's always good to get some "inside information".