While the concept of serving water at the table is today very popular, it was not so common in Britain prior to the 20th Century, and was instead a European idea, with wine and beer being preferred on the table in the UK. As such, finding Victorian and Georgian British examples is hard, although they do exist, and can be distinguished from other jugs by the position and shape of the spout or the material of the handle.
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Made in 1939 by Fritz S. Heimburger of Copenhagen, and carrying the assay masters mark for Johannes Siggaard, this very handsome, Danish 830 Standard Silver Water Jug, is in the art deco taste, and features a bakelite handle. The water jug measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) from handle to spout, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 7.92 troy ounces.
£495
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1936 by William Holmes, this handsome, Sterling Silver Jug is a handsome replica of the famous Guernsey Milk Jug. The jug measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep, and weighs 9.5 troy ounces.
£765
Hallmarked in London in 1889 and 1891 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug and Pair of Beakers, are plain in style, featuring gilt interiors, and floral detailing to the handle of the jug. The water jug measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to side, and each beaker measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 20.6 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by Duchess Millicent Sutherland, and made by the Duchess of Sutherlands Cripples Guild, this handsome, and very rare, Antique Sterling Silver Milk Jug is a fine example of Arts & Crafts style, with a scroll handle and a hand hammered body. The water jug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from handle to spout, by 4.5"(11cm) deep and weighs 12.8 troy ounces. The milk jug is referenced in the 1910 D.S.C.G. exhibition catalogue as 'Design 423 - Milk Jug Temp George III' and notated as 'From a model lent by Basil Oxenden Esq.'
£1,975
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 1976 by Jeremy John Roberts, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot or Water Jug, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and thumbpiece. The coffee pot measures 8.75"(22.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout and weighs 21.9 troy ounces.
£2,275
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 1979 by John James McGreal, this elegant, Sterling Silver Water Jug, is a fine example of modernist design, featuring a gilt interior, and removable ice strainer. The water jug measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 8.25"(21cm) from handle to spout, and weighs 29.1 troy ounces.
£2,495
Hallmarked in London in 1883 by F. B. Thomas & Co., this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Water Jug, is in the art nouveau taste, with chased floral decoration to the body. The water jug measures 10.75"(27.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to spout, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 19.5 troy ounces.
£2,495
Hallmarked in London in 1918 by Crichton Brothers, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug, is plain in style and features an acanthus detailed scroll handle. The water jug measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to lip and weighs 31.7 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Gerald Benney, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Water Jug, features a gilt interior, and a bark effect finish. The jug measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and weighs 16.4 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by F. B. Thomas & Co., this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug, is a very rare silver replica of a leather 'Blackjack' jug. The water jug measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from handle to spout and weighs 31.2 troy ounces.
£4,275
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
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by James Jay, this attractive, very large, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug, features flat chased decoration to the body and a scroll handle. The water jug measures 14"(35.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) from handle to lip and weighs 45 troy ounces.
£5,750
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