Silver. Trumpet-shaped foot, transitioning into a short shaft. Conically expanding, ovoid body with a stepped shoulder and slender neck. Wide, sweeping spout. Shoulder and foot rim adorned with relief laurel and pearl band frieze. High-swinging handle made of ebonized wood, with a leaf-shaped silver mount at the attachment. Marked 800, with the manufacturer's number "20". Weight approximately 670 g. Height 35 cm. An Italian Empire style silver jug. Standard mark 800, assay mark with maker's number "20". Italy. Alessandria. Ricci & C. S.p.a. 2nd half 20th century.