Help with identifying early pitcher 1700's?

[Gulliver]

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who are kind to offer their time to help others.

I have a beautiful pitcher with the date mark which I think is from 1730’s and it may be possibly from an Edinburgh silversmith. If anyone can help me identify this sterling item, I would vey much appreciate it.
Thank you.

Best,
Alicia

[silvermakersmarks]

I assume you are judging it to be possibly Edinburgh because of what might be a lion rampant mark. Edinburgh marks did not carry a lion rampant until 1975 so that can be ruled out. Lion rampant marks are seen on Glasgow silver from about 1811 and certainly after the re-opening of the assay office in 1821. However this is not a Glasgow mark. I think you are going to have to look further afield for your answer. In the meantime a clear image of the marks from your second picture on the foot of your jug might help.

Phil

[Gulliver]

You’re right about the lion rampant hall mark. I thought that the lion posture and image reflected not only the sterling designation but also the region. I guess one question would be: what region/s used the lion rampant pre-1800’s?

I assumed that the initials by 1837 were that of the owner’s and not the silversmith. More detective work is needed.

Alicia

[Gulliver]

P.S. Another reason I thought the silversmith is from Scotland is because Scotland has this lion rampant on their flag and because of the curvature date initial which Edinburgh did use. I wouldn’t think that a silversmith from Britain would use this.