The silver beer jug became a popular household item during the early 18th Century, with the desirable, baluster shaped, ‘Sparrow Beak’ style first seen around 1720, a form which is still as popular today. During the Regency and Victorian periods, more elaborate examples were produced, and in the 20th Century Art Deco, Arts & Crafts and Modernist designs have been made. Beer is as popular today in England as it has always been, and a silver beer jug makes an ideal addition for any ale drinker.
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Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by John George Piddington, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver 'Toby Jug', is a faithful reproduction of the pottery examples first seen during the 1760's. The jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 2.75"(7cm) deep, and weighs 11.5 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Chester in 1911 by Nathan & Hayes, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver & Tigerware Jug, is a faithful reproduction of the original, which was popular in England during the second half of the 16th Century. The Tigerware (also spelt Tygerware) pottery body was first crafted in Germany, bring imported into England in the 1540's and imitated in Delftware (such as the Malling Jug). The jug measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to side, by 4.75"(12cm) deep.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in in 1816 by Thomas Wallis II & Jonathan Hayne, this Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug or Beer Jug, features gadroon borders, an engraved crest to one side, and an ornate spout. The water jug measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout and weighs 34 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Sterling Silver Beer Jug or Water Jug, is in the George III style. The beer jug measures 9.5"(24.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(22cm) from handle to spout weighs 43.8 troy ounces.
£4,775
Created in London in 1884 by James Barclay Hennell, this wonderfully decadent jug was given as the first prize at the Jubilee Ladies Cup race of 1887 at the Gibraltar Civilian Race meeting. The jug is richly decorated with a chased hunting scene which wraps around the jug, and the handle is modelled in the naturalistic style to resemble the branch of a tree. The cup carries the engraving: Gibralter (sic) Civilian Race - Meeting 20th June 1887 - Jubilee Ladies Cup - won by - Mr F. Schotts 'Partisan'. The jug measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, 8"(20.5cm) from handle to side, by 7"(18cm) deep, and weighs 39.3 troy ounces.
£6,975
Hallmarked in London in 1965 by Gerald Benney, this handsome, Sterling Silver Beer Jug or Water Jug, is plain in style, with a an angular handle. The jug measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep, and weighs 35 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in London in 1853 by Robert Hennell III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jug, is a very rare example modelled in the style of the famous Warwick Vase. The jug measures 11.25"(28.5cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep, and weighs a substantial 48.2 troy ounces.
£11,795